Psalms 74:21 kjva — O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy praise thy name.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy praise thy name."

— Psalms 74:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 74 — Context

18

Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Lord, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name.

19

O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of the wicked: forget not the congregation of thy poor for ever.

20

Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.

21

O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy praise thy name.

22

Arise, O God, plead thine own cause: remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee daily.

23

Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually.

Psalms 74:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 74:21 say?
Psalms 74:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy praise thy name.”
Where is Psalms 74:21 in the Bible?
Psalms 74:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 74, verse 21.
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 74:21.
What translation should I read Psalms 74:21 in?
Psalms 74:21 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 74:21?
Psalms 74:21 reads (KJVA): “O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy praise thy name.” 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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