KJV ORIGINAL
For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For the LORD hears the poor, and he doesn't look down on his prisoners.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling us that He listens to those who are struggling and doesn't abandon people who are trapped or imprisoned.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written during a time when David or another psalmist was experiencing great distress and persecution. In ancient Israel, being poor or imprisoned often meant being forgotten by society and having no one to advocate for you. The psalmist is affirming that even when human systems fail, God remains attentive to the most vulnerable.
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