What does the Bible say about being destitute?

In Psalm 102:17, we see that the Lord regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their supplication. This destitution is a state where a person recognizes their utter sinfulness and helplessness before God. It is the work of the Lord to strip away our self-righteousness, revealing to us that in ourselves we have no merit, and that we are entirely dependent on His grace. The experience of being destitute aligns closely with recognizing our sinful nature and the need for God’s mercy, as highlighted throughout Scripture and notably in David’s prayers for forgiveness.