Psalms 102:20
to hear the groans of the prisoner, to free those who are doomed to die;
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
In Context
19For he shall look down from his holy height, from the heavens the Lord will gaze on the earth,
21that people may recount the Lord’s fame in Zion, and the praise of him in Jerusalem,
Cross References
Psalms 146:7For the wronged he executes justice; he gives bread to the hungry; the Lord releases the prisoners.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 102:13-23
The Future Glory of Zion. 12 But thou, O Lord , shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations. 13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. 14 For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof. 15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord , and all the kings of the earth thy glory. 16 When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. 17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise… Read the whole commentary →