Psalms 119:122

Psalms 119:122 Meaning and Explanation

Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

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The psalmist asks God to guarantee his wellbeing and protect him from arrogant oppression.

The Context of Psalms 119:122

Petition for God's protective guarantee against arrogant enemies.

What Does Psalms 119:122 Mean?

'Be surety for thy servant for good' is a petition for God to pledge his guarantee. A surety vouches for another; the psalmist asks God to stand as his guarantor for good outcome.

'Let not the proud oppress me' is the specific request: protect him from the arrogant. The psalmist seeks God's intervention to prevent the proud from subjugating him.

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What does Psalms 119:122 mean?

The psalmist asks God to guarantee his wellbeing and protect him from arrogant oppression.

What is the context of Psalms 119:122?

Petition for God's protective guarantee against arrogant enemies.

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