Psalm 109:31

Translations

Modern

For He stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from the condemners of his soul.

Traditional

For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.

Literal

For He shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those judging his soul.

Latin

…quia astitit a dextris pauperis, ut salvam faceret a persequentibus animam meam.

Original

Hebrew

English

For He stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save him from the condemners of his soul.

Notes

Psalms 109:26–31

These verses form a prayer for God’s presence and for vindication. The psalmist wants everyone to see that he is vindicated by the Lord, not by any human agent.

Psalms 109:1–31

The psalmist starts this lament by accusing his accusers of repaying good with evil (Psalm 109:1–5). At the end of the psalm, he prays to the Lord, seeking protection (Psalm 109:21–25) and vengeance (109:26–31).

Theme notes and profiles

David Psalms of Suffering The Poor and Needy in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 121:5
The LORD is your keeper; the LORD is the shade on your right hand.
Psalm 16:8
I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Psalm 140:12
I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.
Isaiah 54:17
No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.
Psalm 110:5
The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath.
Psalm 73:23
Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand.
Proverbs 22:22–23
Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,
Psalm 72:4
May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.
Psalm 68:5
A father of the fatherless and a defender of widows is God in His holy habitation.
Psalm 109:16
For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death.
Psalm 10:14
But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Curse, Cursed Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Poor: God's Care of The Hands: Right Hand: (Standing At) Protection The Poor: God: Protects

Psalm 109:31

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