Psalms 109:31
For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
King James Version
In Context
30I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude.
Cross References
Exodus 22:22Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.
Psalms 16:8I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Psalms 72:4He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
Psalms 73:23Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
Psalms 110:5The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
Psalms 140:12I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
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 →