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Psalms 109:22 akjv — For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.

American King James Version

" For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. "

— Psalms 109:22, American King James Version

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Psalms 109 — Context

19

Let it be to him as the garment which covers him, and for a girdle with which he is girded continually.

20

Let this be the reward of my adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul.

21

But do you for me, O GOD the Lord, for your name’s sake: because your mercy is good, deliver you me.

22

For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.

23

I am gone like the shadow when it declines: I am tossed up and down as the locust.

24

My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh fails of fatness.

25

I became also a reproach to them: when they looked on me they shook their heads.

Psalms 109:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 109:22 say?
Psalms 109:22 in the American King James Version reads: “ For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. ”
Where is Psalms 109:22 in the Bible?
Psalms 109:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 109, verse 22.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 109:22.
What translation should I read Psalms 109:22 in?
Psalms 109:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 109:22?
Psalms 109:22 reads (AKJV): “ For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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