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God Hears the Helpless
Commentators explain that the word for "destitute" literally means "naked" or like a "stunted bush," vividly describing the exiled Israelites who were stripped of their homes and temple. This promise extends to all believers who recognize their spiritual poverty and complete dependence on God. When you feel utterly helpless and without resources, know that you are precisely the person God promises to hear.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 102:17
18th Century
Theologian
He will regard the prayer—literally, “He looks upon,” or “he ‘turns himself’ to their prayer.” He no longer seems to turn away from them and…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 102:17
19th Century
Bishop
The destitute. —Literally, the naked one. In this context, it refers to the exiled people, stripped of home and …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 102:17
19th Century
Preacher
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
There is a gracious promise for all destitute souls who cr…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 102:17
16th Century
Theologian
He has regarded the prayer of the solitary. It is worthy of notice that the deliverance of the chosen tribes is ascribed to the prayers of…
John Gill
On Psalms 102:17
17th Century
Pastor
He will regard the prayer of the destitute
Of the destitute of human help and support, protection and defence; as th…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 102:12–22
17th Century
Minister
We are dying creatures, but God is an everlasting God, the protector of his church; we may be confident that it will not be neglected.
When …