Translations
Modern
Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me.
Traditional
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
Literal
Bring forth my soul from prison, for giving praise by me to Your name! Let the righteous ones surround me, for You deal bountifully with me.
Latin
Educ de custodia animam meam ad confitendum nomini tuo; me exspectant justi donec retribuas mihi.
Original
Hebrew
English
Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me.
Notes
He feels trapped and stressed, similar to being in prison (see Psalm 107:10).
Though overwhelmed by loneliness and trouble, the psalmist focuses on the Lord’s goodness and protection. He knows that the Lord alone is his Redeemer, so he offers his praise.
when he was in the cave: Compare Psalm 57:1.
The psalmist faces severe persecution, so he cries to the Lord, and the Lord will rescue him.
In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).
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Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Inner Healing Prisons: Deep Afflictions