Psalms 102:17

17 He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea.

Psalms 102:17 in Other Translations

KJV
17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
ESV
17 he regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer.
NLT
17 He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.
MSG
17 When he attends to the prayer of the wretched. He won't dismiss their prayer.
CSB
17 He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute and will not despise their prayer.

Psalms 102:17 In-Context

15 The nations will fear the name of the LORD, all the kings of the earth will revere your glory.
16 For the LORD will rebuild Zion and appear in his glory.
17 He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea.
18 Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the LORD:
19 “The LORD looked down from his sanctuary on high, from heaven he viewed the earth,

Cross References 1

  • 1. S 1 Kings 8:29; Psalms 4:1; Psalms 6:9; Nehemiah 1:6
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