Psalms 109:22
Psalms 109:22 in Multiple Translations
For I am poor and needy; my heart is wounded within me.
For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.
For I am poor and needy, And my heart is wounded within me.
For I am poor and in need, and my heart is wounded in me.
For I am poor and needy, and my heart is breaking.
Because I am poore and needie, and mine heart is wounded within me.
For I [am] poor and needy, And my heart hath been pierced in my midst.
for I am poor and needy. My heart is wounded within me.
For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.
I ask you to do this because I am poor and needy and my inner being is ◄full of pain/very troubled/discouraged►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 109:22
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Psalms 109:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
כִּֽי
עָנִ֣י
וְ/אֶבְי֣וֹן
אָנֹ֑כִי
וְ֝/לִבִּ֗/י
חָלַ֥ל
בְּ/קִרְבִּֽ/י
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
עָנִ֣י
ʻânîy
H6041
afflicted
Adj
וְ/אֶבְי֣וֹן
ʼebyôwn
H34
needy
Conj | Adj
אָנֹ֑כִי
ʼânôkîy
H595
I
Pron
וְ֝/לִבִּ֗/י
lêb
H3820
heart
Conj | N-ms | Suff
חָלַ֥ל
châlal
H2490
to bore
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בְּ/קִרְבִּֽ/י
qereb
H7130
entrails
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 109:22
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.
עָנִ֣י
ʻânîy
H6041
"afflicted"
Adj
This word describes someone who is depressed, humble, or weak, often due to difficult circumstances, as described in the Psalms and other biblical books.
Definition: 1) poor, afflicted, humble, wretched 1a) poor, needy 1b) poor and weak 1c) poor, weak, afflicted, wretched 1d) humble, lowly
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: afflicted, humble, lowly, needy, poor. See also: Exodus 22:24; Psalms 88:16; Psalms 9:13.
וְ/אֶבְי֣וֹן
ʼebyôwn
H34
"needy"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word describes someone who is needy or poor, often oppressed and in need of help from God. It appears in the Bible to describe those who are vulnerable and in need of deliverance. In the KJV, it is translated as beggar, needy, or poor man.
Definition: 1) in want, needy, chiefly poor, needy person 2) subject to oppression and abuse 3) needing help, deliverance from trouble, especially as delivered by God 4) general reference to lowest class
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: beggar, needy, poor (man). See also: Exodus 23:6; Psalms 107:41; Psalms 9:19.
אָנֹ֑כִי
ʼânôkîy
H595
"I"
Pron
This simple Hebrew word just means 'I', referring to the speaker, like in Genesis 27 where Esau says 'I' when talking to his father Isaac.
Definition: I (first pers. sing.) Another spelling of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: I, me, [idiom] which. See also: Genesis 3:10; Deuteronomy 11:26; 2 Samuel 3:39.
וְ֝/לִבִּ֗/י
lêb
H3820
"heart"
Conj | N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
חָלַ֥ל
châlal
H2490
"to bore"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to profane or begin, like starting something new or breaking a rule. It appears in the Bible when someone disrespects God or a person, like in Ezekiel 22:26. It can also mean to play music or start a project.
Definition: 1) to wound (fatally), bore through, pierce, bore 1a) (Qal) to pierce 1b) (Pual) to be slain 1c) (Poel) to wound, pierce 1d) (Poal) to be wounded
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: begin ([idiom] men began), defile, [idiom] break, defile, [idiom] eat (as common things), [idiom] first, [idiom] gather the grape thereof, [idiom] take inheritance, pipe, player on instruments, pollute, (cast as) profane (self), prostitute, slay (slain), sorrow, stain, wound. See also: Genesis 4:26; Ezra 3:8; Psalms 55:21.
בְּ/קִרְבִּֽ/י
qereb
H7130
"entrails"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means the inner part or midst of something, whether physical or emotional, and can refer to the entrails of an animal or the seat of thought and emotion. In 1 Kings 17:21, it describes Elijah's emotional plea to God.
Definition: : among/within 1) midst, among, inner part, middle 1a) inward part 1a1) physical sense 1a2) as seat of thought and emotion 1a3) as faculty of thought and emotion 1b) in the midst, among, from among (of a number of persons) 1c) entrails (of sacrificial animals) Also means: qe.rev (קֶ֫רֶב ": inner_parts" H7130H)
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self. See also: Genesis 18:12; Joshua 7:12; Psalms 5:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 109:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 109:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 109:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 109:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 109:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 109:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 109:22
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 109:22
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 109:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 109:22
- Sermons on Psalms 109:22
Context — The Song of the Slandered
20May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me.
21But You, O GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; deliver me by the goodness of Your loving devotion.
22For I am poor and needy; my heart is wounded within me.
23I am fading away like a lengthening shadow; I am shaken off like a locust. 24My knees are weak from fasting, and my body grows lean and gaunt.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 86:1 | Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. |
| 2 | Psalms 40:17 | But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay. |
| 3 | Psalms 102:4 | My heart is afflicted, and withered like grass; I even forget to eat my bread. |
| 4 | Psalms 22:6 | But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. |
| 5 | 2 Corinthians 8:9 | For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. |
| 6 | Isaiah 53:3 | He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. |
| 7 | 2 Kings 4:27 | When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” |
| 8 | Matthew 8:20 | Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” |
| 9 | Job 6:4 | For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me. |
| 10 | Psalms 102:17–20 | He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer. Let this be written for the generation to come, so that a people not yet created may praise the LORD. For He looked down from the heights of His sanctuary; the LORD gazed out from heaven to earth to hear a prisoner’s groaning, to release those condemned to death, |
Psalms 109:22 Summary
In Psalms 109:22, the psalmist is saying that they feel completely dependent on God because they are struggling and hurt. They feel 'poor and needy', which means they recognize they can't fix their problems on their own and need God's help. This is a humble and honest place to be, and it's where God can start to work and bring healing, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalms 30:2. By acknowledging our own weaknesses and struggles, we can trust in God's goodness and loving devotion to deliver us, just like the psalmist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'poor and needy' in Psalms 109:22?
To be poor and needy in this context means to be spiritually and emotionally destitute, recognizing one's dependence on God for deliverance and comfort, as seen in Psalms 40:17 and Psalms 70:5.
Why does the psalmist say their heart is 'wounded within' them?
The psalmist's heart is wounded due to the pain and suffering inflicted by their accusers, as mentioned in Psalms 109:20, and this wound is a cry for God's healing and restoration, as promised in Psalms 147:3.
How can this verse apply to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that, like the psalmist, we can be honest with God about our struggles and weaknesses, and trust in His goodness and loving devotion to deliver us, as expressed in Psalms 109:21 and Romans 8:28.
What is the relationship between being 'poor and needy' and being 'wounded'?
Being poor and needy can lead to a wounded heart, as the psalmist experiences, but it is in this state of vulnerability that we can cry out to God for help and receive His comfort and healing, as seen in Matthew 5:3 and Psalms 34:18.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do you feel 'poor and needy' in your life right now, and how can you bring these struggles to God in prayer?
- How have you experienced a 'wounded heart' in the past, and what did you learn about God's healing and restoration in those times?
- What are some ways you can trust in God's goodness and loving devotion, even when you feel weak and vulnerable, like the psalmist in Psalms 109:22?
- How can you apply the principle of humility and dependence on God, as expressed in this verse, to your relationships and daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 109:22
For I am poor and needy,.... As he was in human nature, being born of poor parents, brought up in a mean manner, had not where to lay his head, and was ministered to by others; though he was Lord of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 109:22
For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. For I am poor and needy - (Psalms 40:17.) And my heart is wounded within me - with grief (Psalms 109:16, end; Psalms 55:4).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 109:22
I am poor and needy; and therefore a very proper object for thy pity and help. I am wounded not slightly, but to the very heart with soul-piercing sorrows.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 109:22
Psalms 109:22 For I [am] poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.Ver. 22. For I am poor and needy] As a leper showeth his ulcers to move pity, so doth David his indigency and ailments. And my heart is wounded] I have my inward troubles also: or I am cordicitus vulneratus, almost dead, animam ago.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 109:22
Verse 22. I am poor and needy] I am afflicted and impoverished; and my heart is wounded - my very life is sinking through distress.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 109:22
22. Cp. Psalms 109:16; Psalms 40:17; Psalms 55:4.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 109:22
For I am poor and needy - I am helpless and dependent. I am in a condition where I need thy gracious interposition. And my heart is wounded within me - I am as one that is prostrated by a weapon - as if my heart had been pierced.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 109:22
22. I am poor and needy—A plaintive confession, often made, and always urged as the counterpart of exclusive hope in God. My heart is wounded—Pierced as with a sword. So the word, Ezekiel 32:26.
Sermons on Psalms 109:22
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(The Lord - Merciful and Gracious) 2. Man- Poor and Needy by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the plight of being poor and needy in this world. He explains that those who are in such a condition have a special appeal to the merciful a |
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Revival Praying by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of revival in the church. He suggests that revival is not simply a charismatic preacher coming to deliver a sermon, but rather |
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Unfailing Love by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing how sin can start innocently but gradually takes hold of our lives, just like a fly caught in a spider's web. He uses this analogy |
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Our Gracious, Compassionate, Merciful God by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on Psalm 86 as a prayer of David, highlighting the reasons why we need to pray, such as acknowledging our need for God's help and seeking Him in times of troubl |
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A Pattern of Prayer by Alexander Maclaren | Alexander Maclaren emphasizes the significance of earnest prayer, contrasting it with vain repetition. He illustrates that true prayer arises from a deep sense of need and faith, a |
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Poor Yet Rich by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the paradox of being 'poor yet rich' in Christ, highlighting that true humility and acknowledgment of our spiritual poverty are essential for receiving God's a |
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Prayer: The Gospel of Prayer by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the transformative power of prayer, illustrating how Jesus made prayer a central part of His life and ministry. He argues that if Jesus, the Son of God |