Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts.
Parallel translations
- WEB Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.
- KJV Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
- NKJV Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may keep Your precepts.
- NASB Redeem me from oppression by man, So that I may keep Your precepts.
- NLT Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.
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Quick answer
He asks to be redeemed from human oppression so he can keep God's precepts. Freedom from oppressors serves the goal of obedience.
Overview
The psalmist seeks redemption from the oppression of men, with the purpose of being free to observe God's precepts. His desired deliverance aims not at ease but at obedience. This longing for redemption that issues in holy service points to Christ, who redeems His people from bondage that they might serve God without fear (Luke 1:74-75; Titus 2:14).
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Cross-references · 9
- Ps 56:1–2For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.
- Ps 119:122Ensure Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
- Luke 1:74–75deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,
- Ezek 11:17–20Therefore declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will gather you from the peoples and assemble you from the countries to which you have been scattered, and I will give back to you the land of Israel.’
- Ps 105:43–45He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy.
- Ps 142:6Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
- Ps 56:13For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
- Ezek 36:24–27For I will take you from among the nations and gather you out of all the countries, and I will bring you back into your own land.
- Acts 9:31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
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