Psalms 109:31
For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 109 connects to 10 cross-references. A lament of David against a vicious adversary who persecutes him with lies and repays evil for good. The notorious imprecatory section asks for the accuser's condemnation, shortened life, fatherless children, and wandering poverty. David appeals to God's steadfast love …
Other Translations
For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, To save him from them that judge his soul.
For He standeth at the right hand of the needy, To save from those judging his soul.
For he is ever at the right hand of the poor, to take him out of the hands of those who go after his soul.
Cross References
Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child.
And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall be widows, …
Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself …
I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.
He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in …
For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay …