Psalms 109:31

“For he stands at the right hand of the needy to save him from those who judge his soul.”

Psalms 109:31 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 109:31, word by word

he standsיַעֲמֹדyaamod

stand

To be on one's feet, firm in a place, or to rise up to act.

Where else “yaamod” appears
at the right handימִיןymin

right hand

The hand on the side of strength and honor.

Where else “ymin” appears
of the needyאֶבְיוֹןevyon

needy

Needy: one who depends on the help of others.

Where else “evyon” appears
to save himהוֹשִׁיעַhoshia

save

To rescue someone from danger.

Where else “hoshia” appears
from those who judgeשֹּׁפְטֵיshofte

judge

To judge and do justice, defend the weak.

Where else “shofte” appears
his soulנַפְשׁnafsh

life

Life, when it is at stake.

Where else “nafsh” appears

The context

30I will give thanks to YHWH greatly with my mouth, and in the midst of many I will praise him.

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