Psalms 119:122
Ensure your servant’s well-being. Don’t let the proud oppress me.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.
In Context
121I have done what is just and righteous. Don’t leave me to my oppressors.
123My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word.
Cross References
Genesis 43:9I’ll be collateral for him. From my hand will you require him. If I don’t bring him to you, and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever;
Psalms 36:11Don’t let the foot of pride come against me. Don’t let the hand of the wicked drive me away.
Proverbs 22:26Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts.
Philemon 1:18But if he has wronged you at all or owes you anything, put that to my account.
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 →