Psalms 102:17

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 102:17 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer.
Psalms 102:17 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 102

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17He hath regarded the prayer of the destitute, And hath not despised their prayer.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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. He shows by thus building up Zion that he does regard prayer; that he hears the supplications of his people. There is no higher proof that prayer is heard than that which is often furnished in a revival of pure religion. All such revivals, like that on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1 ff), are usually preceded, as that was Acts 1:13-14, by special prayer; in those revivals there are often most manifest and clear answers to prayer for the conversion of individuals; to prayer for a blessing on a preached gospel; to prayer for…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“102:17 The people of Israel were destitute (or naked) during the Exile.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“He will: Psa 9:18, Psa 72:12; Deu 4:29, Deu 32:36; Neh 1:6, Neh 1:11, Neh 2:1-8; Jer 29:11-14; Dan. 9:3-21 not despise: Psa 22:24, Psa 69:23 Psalms 102:18”
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