Psalms 119:134

Psalms 119:134 Meaning and Explanation

Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

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If God rescues him from oppression, the psalmist will faithfully keep God's precepts.

The Context of Psalms 119:134

Petition for deliverance leading to dedicated obedience.

What Does Psalms 119:134 Mean?

'Deliver me from the oppression of man' makes a direct petition. The psalmist suffers oppression from human enemies and asks God to rescue him from this burden.

'So will I keep thy precepts' shows the psalmist's response to deliverance. Free from oppression, he will have the peace and security necessary to focus on keeping God's precepts.

Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 119:134

What does Psalms 119:134 mean?

If God rescues him from oppression, the psalmist will faithfully keep God's precepts.

What is the context of Psalms 119:134?

Petition for deliverance leading to dedicated obedience.

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