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Lamentations 3:58

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.

American Standard Version (1901)

O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.

Bible in Basic English

O Lord, you have taken up the cause of my soul, you have made my life safe.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Res. Thou hast judged, O Lord, the cause of my soul, thou the Redeemer of my life.

Free Bible Version

You have taken my case and defended me; you have saved my life!

Geneva Bible 1599

O Lord, thou hast maintained the cause of my soule, and hast redeemed my life.

King James (Authorized) Version

O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.

Translation for Translators

Yahweh, you defended me; you did not allow me to die.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Lord, you defended my case, you saved my life!

Noah Webster Bible

O LORD, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.

World English Bible

Lord, you have pleaded the causes of my soul. You have redeemed my life.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou hast pleaded, O Lord, the pleadings of my soul, Thou hast redeemed my life.

Context

God’s Justice

⁵⁷You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.” ⁵⁸You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life. ⁵⁹You have seen, O LORD, the wrong done to me; vindicate my cause!

Summary

In Lamentations 3:58, the prophet Jeremiah appeals to God for justice against his enemies. He acknowledges that God has seen the wrongs done to him and pleads for God to vindicate him. This verse reflects the human struggle for justice in the face of oppression and persecution, while also demonstrating the trust and reliance on God's righteous judgment. Jeremiah's plea serves as a reminder that God is aware of our sufferings and injustices, and we can turn to Him in times of need for deliverance and vindication.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Jeremiah cites God's gracious answers to his prayers as an encouragement to his fellow countrymen, to trust in Him. pleaded-- (Psa 35:1; Mic 7:9).

Lamentations 3:58

God’s Justice

⁵⁷You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.” ⁵⁸You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life. ⁵⁹You have seen, O LORD, the wrong done to me; vindicate my cause!

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Berean Standard Bible

You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.

American Standard Version (1901)

O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.

Bible in Basic English

O Lord, you have taken up the cause of my soul, you have made my life safe.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Res. Thou hast judged, O Lord, the cause of my soul, thou the Redeemer of my life.

Free Bible Version

You have taken my case and defended me; you have saved my life!

Geneva Bible 1599

O Lord, thou hast maintained the cause of my soule, and hast redeemed my life.

King James (Authorized) Version

O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.

Translation for Translators

Yahweh, you defended me; you did not allow me to die.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Lord, you defended my case, you saved my life!

Noah Webster Bible

O LORD, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.

World English Bible

Lord, you have pleaded the causes of my soul. You have redeemed my life.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou hast pleaded, O Lord, the pleadings of my soul, Thou hast redeemed my life.