Psalms 119:122
Be your servant’s surety for good, let not the proud oppress me.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
In Context
121Justice and right have I practised, do not leave me to my oppressors.
123My eyes pine for your salvation, and for your righteous promise.
Cross References
Genesis 43:9I will be surety for him, you can hold me responsible for him. If I do not bring him to you and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever;
Psalms 36:11Let no arrogant foot tread upon me, no wicked hand drive me to exile.
Philemon 1:18If he has caused you any loss, or owes you anything, charge it to me.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 119:122-123
16. AIN. 121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. 122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me. David here appeals to God, 1. As his witness that he had not done wrong; he could truly say, " I have done judgment and justice, that is, I have made conscience of rendering to all their due, and have not by force or fraud hindered any of their right." Take him as a king, he executed judgment and justice to all his people, 2 Sam. viii. 15 . Take him in a private… Read the whole commentary →