“O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy praise thy name.”
The plea that the oppressed not turn back in shame articulates concern for the morale and confidence of the afflicted community. The petition that the poor and needy praise God's name establishes that even in midst of suffering, praise is expected. This verse indicates that vindication would restore the capacity for worship and praise.
Church Fathers on Psalms 74:21
1. This Psalm's Title is, “Of the Understanding of Asaph.” Asaph in Latin is translated congregation, in Greek Synagogue. Let us see what this Synagogue has understood. But let us understand firstly Synagogue: from thence we shall understand what the Synagogue has understood. Every congregation is spoken of under the general name of Synagogue: one both of beasts and of men may be called a congregation; but here there is no congregation of beasts when we heard…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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