Psalms 119:134
Psalms 119:134 in Multiple Translations
Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts.
Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.
Make me free from the cruel rule of man; then I will keep your orders.
Save me from cruel people so I can follow your instructions.
Deliuer mee from the oppression of men, and I will keepe thy precepts.
Ransom me from the oppression of man, And I observe Thy precepts,
Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts.
Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.
Rescue/Save me from those who oppress me in order that I may obey ◄your principles of behavior/what you have declared that we should do►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 119:134
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Psalms 119:134 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פְּ֭דֵ/נִי
מֵ/עֹ֣שֶׁק
אָדָ֑ם
וְ֝/אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה
פִּקּוּדֶֽי/ךָ
פְּ֭דֵ/נִי
pâdâh
H6299
to ransom
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
מֵ/עֹ֣שֶׁק
ʻôsheq
H6233
oppression
Prep | N-ms
אָדָ֑ם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
וְ֝/אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
פִּקּוּדֶֽי/ךָ
piqqûwd
H6490
precept
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 119:134
פְּ֭דֵ/נִי
pâdâh
H6299
"to ransom"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To pay a price to set someone free, like a ransom to rescue a person. It's used in the Bible to describe God redeeming his people.
Definition: 1) to ransom, redeem, rescue, deliver 1a) (Qal) to ransom 1b) (Niphal) to be ransomed 1c) (Hiphil) to allow one to be ransomed 1d) (Hophal) redeemed
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, deliver, [idiom] by any means, ransom, (that are to be, let be) redeem(-ed), rescue, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 13:13; Job 33:28; Psalms 25:22.
מֵ/עֹ֣שֶׁק
ʻôsheq
H6233
"oppression"
Prep | N-ms
Oppression refers to injury or fraud, often resulting in unjust gain. It is described in the Bible as a form of distress or extortion, such as in the book of Exodus.
Definition: 1) oppression, extortion, injury 1a) oppression 1b) extortion 1c) gain by extortion
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: cruelly, extortion, oppression, thing (deceitfully gotten). See also: Leviticus 5:23; Isaiah 54:14; Psalms 62:11.
אָדָ֑ם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
וְ֝/אֶשְׁמְרָ֗ה
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
פִּקּוּדֶֽי/ךָ
piqqûwd
H6490
"precept"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a precept or commandment from God, like a law or statute. It appears in the Bible as a mandate or instruction, and is translated in the KJV as commandment, precept, or statute, emphasizing its importance as a divine instruction.
Definition: precept, statute
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: commandment, precept, statute. See also: Psalms 19:9; Psalms 119:87; Psalms 103:18.
Study Notes — Psalms 119:134
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- Context
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- Psalms 119:134 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 119:134
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:134
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:134
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:134
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:134
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:134
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:134
- Sermons on Psalms 119:134
Context — Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
132Turn to me and show me mercy, as You do to those who love Your name.
133Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
134Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts.
135Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes. 136My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 56:1–2 | Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack. My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. |
| 2 | Psalms 119:122 | Ensure Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 11:17–20 | Therefore 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.’ When they return to it, they will remove all its detestable things and all its abominations. And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh, so that they may follow My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God. |
| 4 | Luke 1:74–75 | deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. |
| 5 | Psalms 105:43–45 | He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy. He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor, that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah! |
| 6 | Psalms 142:6 | Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me. |
| 7 | Ezekiel 36:24–27 | For 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. I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances. |
| 8 | Psalms 56:13 | For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. |
| 9 | Acts 9:31 | Then 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. |
Psalms 119:134 Summary
In this verse, the psalmist is asking God to rescue him from the oppression of others so he can freely obey God's commands. He recognizes that he can't follow God's rules if he's being persecuted or mistreated. The psalmist is seeking God's deliverance and guidance so he can live a life that honors God, as seen in the book of Psalms 37:23-24. This verse reminds us that our obedience to God is not just about our own strength, but also about our dependence on God's help and guidance, as seen in the book of Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the psalmist mean by 'oppression of man' in this verse?
The psalmist is likely referring to the persecution or mistreatment he faces from others because of his faith, as seen in Psalms 119:161, where he says 'rulers persecute me without cause' and in the book of Psalms 35:11, where David says 'false witnesses rise up' against him. He is asking God to deliver him from this oppression so he can freely follow God's commands.
Why does the psalmist need to be redeemed from oppression to keep God's precepts?
The psalmist recognizes that he cannot obey God's commands if he is being oppressed or persecuted, as this would hinder his ability to freely worship and serve God, as seen in the book of Exodus 5:1-3 where the Israelites were oppressed by the Egyptians and could not serve God freely. He needs God's deliverance to have the freedom to follow His precepts.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the psalm?
This verse is part of a larger section in Psalms 119:132-136, where the psalmist is asking God for help and guidance in keeping His commands. He is seeking God's mercy, guidance, and redemption so he can obey God's word and live a life that honors Him, as seen in the book of Psalms 119:133 where he asks God to 'order my steps in Your word' and in the book of Psalms 119:135 where he asks God to 'make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes'.
What can we learn from the psalmist's prayer in this verse?
We can learn that our obedience to God is not just about our own strength or willpower, but also about our dependence on God's deliverance and guidance, as seen in the book of Proverbs 3:5-6 where it says 'trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding' and in the book of Psalms 37:23-24 where it says 'the steps of a man are established by the Lord'.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I am being oppressed or hindered from obeying God's commands, and how can I seek God's deliverance in those areas?
- How does my desire for freedom and comfort sometimes conflict with my desire to obey God's commands, and what can I do to align my desires with God's will?
- What are some specific precepts or commands from God's word that I am struggling to keep, and how can I seek God's help and guidance in obeying them?
- How can I, like the psalmist, cultivate a sense of dependence on God's deliverance and guidance in my daily life, as seen in the book of Jeremiah 29:13 where it says 'you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart'?
- What are some ways that I can 'keep God's precepts' in the midst of oppression or difficulty, and what role does trust and faith play in my obedience?
Gill's Exposition on 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 119:134
Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts. Deliver me from the oppression of man.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 119:134
Ver. 134. As he prayed against the inward impediment of his obedience, , so here he prayeth against an external impediment of it, and a common temptation to sin.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 119:134
Psalms 119:134 Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.Ver. 134. Deliver me from the oppressions of man] Homo homini lupus. David, besides his corruptions within, met with oppressions and persecutions without; so shall all that will live godly in Christ Jesus; let them never dream of a delicacy in religion. So will I keep thy precepts] Not say, as those miscreants, Jeremiah 7:10, "We are delivered to do all these abominations"; but as good old Zechariah, Luke 1:74-75, Servati sumus ut serviamus, We have been served so that we may serve. We are delivered that we might serve God without fear, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 119:134
134. Redeem me from the oppression of man, That I may observe thy precepts. Cp. Psalms 119:121-122.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 119:134
Deliver me from the oppression of man - From constraint on the part of man, so that I may be free to act as I please. Give me true religious liberty, and let me not be under any compulsion or constraint.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 119:134
ô, Pe.129-136. Let not any iniquity have dominion over me—A sense of his own peril leads the writer to a still deeper, intenser longing for perfected holiness within himself.
Sermons on Psalms 119:134
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David (2.9.1986) by Peter Maiden | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the unexpected nature of falling into sin. He shares a personal story of an elder from a committed church who recently left his family for a y |
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Exposition on Psalm 57 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, emphasizing His dual nature as God with the Father and Man with us, seated at the right hand of the Fathe |
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The Sinner Seriously Urged and Entreated to Accept of Salvation in This Way by Philip Doddridge | Philip Doddridge passionately pleads with sinners to accept the salvation offered through Christ, emphasizing the danger of letting convictions wear off and the critical decision b |
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Binding the Strongman by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the desire to see Jesus and have a personal encounter with Him. Jesus acknowledges this desire but redirects the attention to His impending |
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Why God Waits to Answer Our Prayers by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, Pastor Carter preaches about the importance of surrendering to God and relying on His strength. He emphasizes the need to stop trying to figure things out and inste |
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Living Without Fear by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of knowing and believing in God's love. He uses the story of Joseph and his brothers to illustrate how God's love can work in |
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(Prophecy) Prophecy in the New Testament by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being aware of deception in relation to the second coming of Jesus. He highlights that Jesus himself warned about deception |