Psalms 102:17
Psalms 102:17 in Multiple Translations
He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And 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.
He will pay attention to the prayers of the homeless; he will not disregard their requests.
And shall turne vnto the prayer of the desolate, and not despise their prayer.
He turned unto the prayer of the destitute, And He hath not despised their prayer.
He has responded to the prayer of the destitute, and has not despised their prayer.
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
But the mercy of the Lord is from eternity and unto eternity upon them that fear him: And his justice unto children’s children,
You will listen to the prayers of your people who are homeless, and you will ◄not ignore them/do what they request► [LIT] when they plead with you to help them.
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Psalms 102:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
בָנָ֣ה
יְהוָ֣ה
צִיּ֑וֹן
נִ֝רְאָ֗ה
בִּ/כְבוֹדֽ/וֹ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בָנָ֣ה
bânâh
H1129
to build
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
צִיּ֑וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
N-proper
נִ֝רְאָ֗ה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/כְבוֹדֽ/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
glory
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 102:17
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
בָנָ֣ה
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
צִיּ֑וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
נִ֝רְאָ֗ה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
בִּ/כְבוֹדֽ/וֹ
kâbôwd
H3519
"glory"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
Glory refers to great honor or splendor, often used to describe God's majesty, as in Psalm 138:5 where David praises God's glorious name. It can also refer to wealth or abundance, like in Genesis 31:1 where Jacob's wealth is described.
Definition: 1) glory, honour, glorious, abundance 1a) abundance, riches 1b) honour, splendour, glory 1c) honour, dignity 1d) honour, reputation 1e) honour, reverence, glory 1f) glory
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). See also: Genesis 31:1; Psalms 113:4; Psalms 3:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 102:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 102:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:17
- Sermons on Psalms 102:17
Context — The Prayer of the Afflicted
15So the nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth will fear Your glory.
16For the LORD will rebuild Zion; He has appeared in His glory.
17He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
18Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD. 19For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earthCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 1:6 | let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned. |
| 2 | Psalms 22:24 | For He has not despised or detested the torment of the afflicted. He has not hidden His face from him, but has attended to his cry for help. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 29:11–14 | For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” |
| 4 | Psalms 72:12 | For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. |
| 5 | Psalms 9:18 | For the needy will not always be forgotten; nor the hope of the oppressed forever dashed. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 4:29 | But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 32:36 | For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free. |
| 8 | Nehemiah 1:11–8 | — |
| 9 | Daniel 9:3–21 | So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances. We have not listened to Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings, leaders, and fathers, and to all the people of the land. To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You. O LORD, we are covered with shame—our kings, our leaders, and our fathers—because we have sinned against You. To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God to walk in His laws, which He set before us through His servants the prophets. All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You. You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us, yet we have not sought the favor of the LORD our God by turning from our iniquities and giving attention to Your truth. Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. Now, O Lord our God, who brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and who made for Yourself a name renowned to this day, we have sinned; we have acted wickedly. O Lord, in keeping with all Your righteous acts, I pray that Your anger and wrath may turn away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach to all around us. So now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of Your servant. For Your sake, O Lord, cause Your face to shine upon Your desolate sanctuary. Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion. O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.” While I was speaking, praying, confessing my sin and that of my people Israel, and presenting my petition before the LORD my God concerning His holy mountain— while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. |
| 10 | Psalms 69:23 | May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever. |
Psalms 102:17 Summary
This verse means that God is close to those who are struggling and hears their prayers, as seen in Psalms 102:17. He doesn't ignore their cries for help, and instead, He turns towards them with love and care, much like a parent would to a hurting child, as expressed in Matthew 7:7-11. This gives us confidence to bring our needs and prayers before God, knowing that He is a God who hears and cares, as seen in 1 Peter 5:7. By recognizing God's heart for the destitute, we can trust Him to be near to us in our own times of need, just as He promises in Hebrews 13:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'turn toward' someone's prayer?
This phrase means that God gives attention and favor to the prayers of those who are destitute, as seen in Psalms 102:17, and it is reminiscent of how God hears the cry of the poor in Proverbs 21:13.
Why does the Bible emphasize the prayers of the destitute?
The Bible highlights the prayers of the destitute because they are often the ones who are most desperate for God's help and intervention, as seen in Psalms 102:17, and it is a reflection of God's heart for the poor and needy, as expressed in Isaiah 58:6-7.
Does God really hear and answer every prayer of the destitute?
According to Psalms 102:17, God will not despise the prayer of the destitute, which means He hears and considers their prayers, and as seen in Jeremiah 29:12, God promises to hear and answer the prayers of those who call upon Him.
How can I, as a believer, apply this verse to my own life?
As a believer, you can apply this verse by recognizing that God is near to the brokenhearted and hears the prayers of those who are humble and dependent on Him, as seen in Psalms 34:18 and 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel destitute or in need, and how can I bring those needs before God in prayer?
- How does the promise of God's attention to the prayers of the destitute give me hope and comfort in times of difficulty?
- In what ways can I, as a believer, demonstrate God's heart for the poor and needy to those around me?
- What are some ways I can cultivate a deeper sense of dependence on God and humility in my prayer life, recognizing that He hears and answers the prayers of the destitute?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 102:17
He will regard the prayer of the destitute,.... Of the destitute of human help and support, protection and defence; as the church in the wilderness; of the "poor", as the Syriac and Arabic versions,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 102:17
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. He will regard the prayer of the destitute - the confident anticipation of the answer to Psalms 102:1.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 102:17
Of the destitute, i.e. of his poor forsaken, despised people in Babylon. Not despise, i.e. will accept and answer.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 102:17
Psalms 102:17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.Ver. 17. He will regard the prayer of the destitute] Heb. of the poor shrub that is in the wilderness, trod upon by beasts, unregarded, worthless; heath, juniper, wild tamarisk, Humilesque myricae (Virg.). Tremellius rendereth it Nudatissimi; others Excitantis se, the prayer of one that stirreth up himself to take hold of God, and thereby prevaileth with him. I came for thy prayer, saith the angel to Daniel, Psalms 10:12.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 102:17
(17) The destitute.—Literally, the naked one. Here the exiled people, stripped of home and religious rites. The word is only found once more, in Jeremiah 17:6 (comp. Jeremiah 48:6 for a kindred form), where it is translated “heath,” and in Arabic it is to this day the name of a stunted bush that grows in Palestine.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 102:17
Verse 17. The prayer of the destitute] הערער haarar of him who is laid in utter ruin, who is entirely wasted.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 102:17
12–22. From the thought of his own frailty and transitoriness he turns to the eternal sovereignty of Jehovah, which is the sure pledge for Zion’s restoration.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 102:17
He will regard the prayer - literally, “He looks upon,” or “he ‘turns himself’ to their prayer.” He does not any longer seem to turn away from them and disregard them.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 102:17
17. The prayer of the destitute—Although the deliverance of the exiles was signally the work of God, and promised, yet they were to pray for it as a condition of fulfilment. Jeremiah 29:12-13; Ezekiel 36:37; Daniel 9:2-3.
Sermons on Psalms 102:17
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Understanding Drug Addicts by Jackie Pullinger | Jackie Pullinger emphasizes the need for understanding and compassion towards drug addicts, sharing her experiences with individuals who have faced deep pain and shame. She highlig |
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A Plea to Pray for Pastors by Gardiner Spring | Gardiner Spring emphasizes the vital role of prayer in shaping and supporting ministers of the Gospel. He highlights the need for congregations to fervently pray for their minister |
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The Diamonds of Heaven! by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound significance of prayer, illustrating that even the faintest sigh or tear from a distressed soul is noticed and cherished by God in heaven. He |
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Behold the Beauty of the Lord by Joshua Daniel | This sermon delves into the profound words of King David in Psalms 27, emphasizing the singular desire to dwell in the presence of the Lord and behold His beauty. It challenges the |
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Servanthood - Know Your Calling by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Nehemiah and the challenges he faced in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah was deeply moved by the condition of the city |
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Does Doctrine Matter - Part 9 by Derek Melton | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of the doctrine of repentance in the Christian faith. He emphasizes that repentance is not a one-time event, but rather a lif |
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If My People - Part 1 by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of addressing controversial topics and recapturing the prophetic zeal in churches. It highlights the impact of the Johnson Amendment on church |