Psalms 69:33

For the Lord heareth the poor -The needy; the humble; the unprotected. The reference is to those who are in circumstances of want and distress. The truth stated here is in accordance with all that is said in the Scriptures. Compare the notes atPsalms 34:6. See alsoJob 5:15;Psalms 10:14;Psalms 12:5;Psalms 35:10;Psalms 68:10. And despiseth not his prisoners -He does not overlook them; he does not treat them as if they were worthy of no attention or regard. The word “prisoners” here may refer to those who are, as it were, bound by affliction under his own providential dealings; or to those who are oppressed, or are held as captives, or are thrown into prison, on his account.