Psalms 109:31
for he stands by the poor, at his right hand, to save them from those who condemn them.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
In Context
30I give thanks to you, Lord, with loud voice, I give praise in the midst of the throng;
Cross References
Psalms 16:8I keep the Lord always in mind: with him at my hand, I can never be moved.
Psalms 72:4The weak may he help to their rights, may he save the sons of the needy and crush the oppressor in pieces.
Psalms 73:23But I am always with you, you have hold of my right hand.
Psalms 110:5By your side will the Lord shatter kings on the day of his wrath.
Psalms 140:12I know that the Lord will do right by the weak, and will execute justice for those who are needy.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 109:22-31
Humble Petitions; Triumphing in God. 21 But do thou for me, O God the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me. 22 For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. 23 I am gone like the shadow when it declineth: I am tossed up and down as the locust. 24 My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness. 25 I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads. 26 Help me, O Lord my God: O save me according to thy mercy: 27 That… Read the whole commentary →