Psalms 102:17
in response to the prayer of the destitute, whose prayer he will not despise.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
In Context
16when the Lord shall have built up Zion, and revealed himself in his glory,
18Let this be recorded for ages to come, that the Lord may be praised by a people yet unborn.
Cross References
Psalms 22:24For he has not despised nor abhorred the sorrow of the sorrowful. He hid not his face from me, but he listened to my cry for help.
Psalms 72:12For he saves the poor when he cries, the helpless and the downtrodden.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 102:13-23
The Future Glory of Zion. 12 But thou, O Lord , shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations. 13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. 14 For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof. 15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord , and all the kings of the earth thy glory. 16 When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. 17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise… Read the whole commentary →