Bible Strands
Psalms 119:154
Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God directly, pleading for intervention during a time of affliction while affirming fidelity to divine law.
The words — The Hebrew רִיבִי (ri.vi) denotes "my case," and גְאָלֵנִי (ge'ale ni) means "redeem me," establishing a legal and familial claim on God's action.
The thread — This plea for divine vindication and redemption echoes in Psalms 35:1, 1 Samuel 24:15, and Jeremiah 50:34.
Why it lands — The text demands a reader to request God's legal defense and life-restoring action based solely on His spoken word.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.
Cross-references
- Psalms 35:1 Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me.
- 1 Samuel 24:15 May the LORD be our judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from your hand.”
- Jeremiah 50:34 Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.
- Micah 7:9 Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.
- Psalms 119:25 My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to Your word.
- Psalms 119:40 How I long for Your precepts! Revive me in Your righteousness.
- Jeremiah 11:20 O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.
- Job 5:8 However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him—
- Psalms 43:1 Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.
- Proverbs 22:23 for the LORD will take up their case and will plunder those who rob them.