Psalm 69:33

Translations

Modern

For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.

Traditional

For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.

Literal

For YHWH listens to the needy, and he has not despised His captives.

Latin

…quoniam exaudivit pauperes Dominus, et vinctos suos non despexit.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.

Notes

Psalms 69:32–33

despise: See Psalm 22:24; compare Matthew 25:36; Hebrews 13:3.

Psalms 69:29–33

The psalmist prays that his pain will turn to praise.

Psalms 69:1–36

In this personal lament, the poet shares his vulnerability, humiliation, and deep pain. He asks God to defend him for the sake of the righteous.

Psalms 69:1–72:20

These last four psalms of Book Two contrast with the earlier psalms that describe God’s mighty acts in creation and redemption, ending with God’s march to Zion (Psalms 65–68). Psalms 69–71 describe the king's suffering, and Psalm 72 responds with a prayer for God to bless the king.

Theme notes and profiles

David Psalms of Suffering The Poor and Needy in the Psalms

Related verses

Acts 5:18–19
…and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.
Psalm 68:6
God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.
Zechariah 9:11–12
As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit.
Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Psalm 146:7
He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,
Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,
Ephesians 3:1
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...
Psalm 12:5
“For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”
Psalm 102:20
…to hear a prisoner’s groaning, to release those condemned to death,
Psalm 10:17
You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear,
Psalm 34:6
This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.
Psalm 102:17
He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.

Glossary

David Mercy Music Persecution Psalms, Book of Shoshannim, Shoshannim-Eduth

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Jail Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Poor: God's Care of Prayer: Answer To, Promise Prisoners of War: Consolations For The Poor: God: Hears

Psalm 69:33

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