Verse

Psalm 102:17

ESV he regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer.
NIV He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea.
NASB He has turned His attention to the prayer of the destitute And has not despised their prayer.
CSB He will pay attention to the prayer of the destitute and will not despise their prayer.
NLT He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.
KJV He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
NKJV He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, And shall not despise their prayer.

What does Psalm 102:17 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 102, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 102:12–22 puts the psalmist's suffering into perspective. He realizes that God is still sovereign. Even better is to remember that the Lord's time of judgment is coming. One day, He will restore His people, Israel, and the entire world will learn to honor Him. The generations living after the psalmist should know that the Lord promised the victory they will live to see.
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Chapter Summary
The psalmist uses dramatic images to depict his deep suffering. These emphasize ideas like loneliness, hopelessness, and despair. Even so, the psalmist knows that God is in control. He writes a message for future generations, telling them to see his own suffering as evidence that the Lord sees His people in their pain. The psalmist is sure that God will come to rescue His people, one day, and they will be safe forever.
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