Psalms 102:17
He has responded to the prayer of the destitute, and has not despised their prayer.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
In Context
16For the LORD has built up Zion. He has appeared in his glory.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:29But from there you shall seek the LORD your God, and you will find him when you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul.
Nehemiah 1:6let your ear now be attentive and your eyes open, that you may listen to the prayer of your servant which I pray before you at this time, day and night, for the children of Israel your servants, while I confess the sins of the children of Israel which we have sinned against you. Yes, I and my father’s house have sinned.
Nehemiah 2:20Then I answered them, and said to them, “The God of heaven will prosper us. Therefore we, his servants, will arise and build; but you have no portion, nor right, nor memorial in Jerusalem.”
Psalms 22:24For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, neither has he hidden his face from him; but when he cried to him, he heard.
Psalms 72:12For he will deliver the needy when he cries; the poor, who has no helper.
Isaiah 40:5The LORD’s glory shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it.”
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 →