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Psalms 119:134

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 119:134 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.
Psalms 119:134 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 119

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
131I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.
132Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, As thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.
133Establish my footsteps in thy word; And let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
134Redeem me from the oppression of man: So will I observe thy precepts.
135Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; And teach me thy statutes.
136Streams of water run down mine eyes, Because they observe not thy law. TSADHE.
137Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, And upright are thy judgments.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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. The word rendered “deliver” is that which is usually rendered “redeem.” It is used here in the large sense of deliverance; and the prayer is an expression of what the true friends of religion have always sought, desired, and demanded - “freedom” of opinion - the richest blessing which man can enjoy. So will I keep thy precepts - My heart inclines to that; I desire it; and, if suffered to act without constraint, I will do it. As it is the purpose and the wish of my soul, I pray that all…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 119:122, Psa 56:1, Psa 56:2, Psa 56:13, Psa 105:43-45; Eze 11:17-20, Eze 36:24-27; Luk 1:74, Luk 1:75; Act 9:31 Psalms 119:135”
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