Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
Parallel translations
- WEB Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.
- BSB Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your 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).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- Ps 56:1–2Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
- Ps 119:122Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
- Luke 1:74–75That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,
- Ezek 11:17–20Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.
- Ps 105:43–45And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:
- Ps 142:6Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
- Ps 56:13For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
- Ezek 36:24–27For I will take you from among the heathen, and gather you out of all countries, and will bring you into your own land.
- Acts 9:31Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
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