Psalms 69:33
For the Lord listens to the poor, he does not despise his prisoners.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.
In Context
32The oppressed shall rejoice at the sight. You who seek after God, let your heart revive.
34Let the heavens and the earth sing his praises, the seas, and all creatures that move in them.
Cross References
Psalms 10:17Lord, you have heard the desire of the humble, inclining your ear, strengthening their hearts,
Psalms 22:27All will call it to mind, to the ends of the earth, and turn to the Lord; and all tribes of the nations will bow down before you.
Psalms 34:6Here is one who was crushed, but cried and was heard by the Lord, and brought safe out of every trouble.
Psalms 72:12For he saves the poor when he cries, the helpless and the downtrodden.
Psalms 102:20to hear the groans of the prisoner, to free those who are doomed to die;
Psalms 146:7For the wronged he executes justice; he gives bread to the hungry; the Lord releases the prisoners.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 69:31-36
Comfort for the Persecuted; Thanksgiving and Praise. 30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. 31 This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs. 32 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God. 33 For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners. 34 Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein. 35 For God will save Zion, and will build the… Read the whole commentary →