Psalms 102:20
to hear the groans of the prisoner, to free those who are condemned to death,
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
In Context
19for he has looked down from the height of his sanctuary. From heaven, the LORD saw the earth,
21that men may declare the LORD’s name in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem,
Cross References
Exodus 2:23In the course of those many days, the king of Egypt died, and the children of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up to God because of the bondage.
Deuteronomy 26:15Look down from your holy habitation, from heaven, and bless your people Israel, and the ground which you have given us, as you swore to our fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey.”
2 Kings 13:22Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
Job 24:12From out of the populous city, men groan. The soul of the wounded cries out, yet God doesn’t regard the folly.
Psalms 146:7who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The LORD frees the prisoners.
Isaiah 61:1The Lord GOD’s Spirit is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to those who are bound,
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 →