Psalms 119:134

134 Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.

Psalms 119:134 in Other Translations

KJV
134 Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
ESV
134 Redeem me from man's oppression, that I may keep your precepts.
NLT
134 Ransom me from the oppression of evil people; then I can obey your commandments.
MSG
134 Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women so I can live life your way.
CSB
134 Redeem me from human oppression, and I will keep Your precepts.

Psalms 119:134 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 119:134

Deliver me from the oppression of man
Of any man, of proud and haughty men, as in ( Psalms 119:122 ) ; the psalmist always desired rather to fall into the hands of God than into the hands of wicked men, whose tender mercies are cruel. Some render it, "from the oppression of Adam", as Jarchi observes; and Arama interprets it of the sin of Adam, and as a prayer to be delivered or redeemed from it; as the Lord's people are by the blood of Christ: Jarchi understands it of the evil imagination or corruption of nature, which oppresses men; which sense Arama also makes mention of;

so will I keep thy precepts:
being delivered out of the hands of wicked men, and free from their snares and temptations; see ( Psalms 119:115 ) ( Luke 1:74 Luke 1:75 ) .

Psalms 119:134 In-Context

132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
134 Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.
135 Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees.
136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S ver 122; Psalms 142:6; Luke 1:74
  • 2. S ver 56,S 88
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