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God Hears the Helpless
All commentators affirm that this verse reveals God's fundamental character. He actively listens to the cries of the poor, needy, and humble. This isn't a passive acknowledgment but an active hearing, offering profound comfort to those in any form of distress, whether spiritual or material.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 69:33
18th Century
Theologian
For the Lord heareth the poor—The needy; the humble; the unprotected. The reference is to those who are in circumstances of want and distr…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 69:33
19th Century
Bishop
For the Lord. — This and the following verses evidently bring the psalm within the circle of literature, of which Isaiah 65:17 and…
John Gill
On Psalms 69:33
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord heareth the poor
The prayer of the poor, as the Targum; of the poor disciples of Christ, who were toget…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 69:30–36
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist concludes the psalm with holy joy and praise, which he began with complaints of his grief. It is a great comfort to us that humble and…