Psalms 102:17
What does Psalms 102:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 102:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949When he has given ear to the prayer of the poor, and has not put his request on one side.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862He turned unto the prayer of the destitute, And He hath not despised their prayer.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But the mercy of the Lord is from eternity and unto eternity upon them that fear him: And his justice unto children's children,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He will regard the prayer of the destitute one, and not despise their prayer.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 69:23
Let their eyes be darkened, so that they cannot see; And make their loins continually to shake.
- Psalms 9:18
For the needy shall not alway be forgotten, Nor the expectation of the poor perish for ever.
- Daniel 9:3
And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.
- Psalms 22:24
For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Neither hath he hid his face from him; But when he cried unto him, he heard.
- Nehemiah 1:11
O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who delight to fear thy name; and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. Now I was cupbearer to the king.
- Deuteronomy 32:36
For Jehovah will judge his people, And repent himself for his servants; When he seeth that their power is gone, And there is noneremaining, shut up or left at large.
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