Psalms 102:17
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 102 connects to 10 cross-references. A prayer of the afflicted — the heading is unique in describing the psalmist's distress — lamenting wasted days, dried bones, and reproach from enemies. The pivot comes with meditation on God's everlasting throne. God will arise and have pity …
Other Translations
He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer.
He turned unto the prayer of the destitute, And He hath not despised their prayer.
When he has given ear to the prayer of the poor, and has not put his request on one side.
Cross References
But if from thence thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with …
For the Lord shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that their power is …
Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which …
O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the …
And a letter unto Asaph the keeper of the king’s forest, that he may give me timber to make beams …
For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; …
Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to shake.
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, …