Psalms 102:20
To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 102 connects to 10 cross-references. A prayer of the afflicted — the heading is unique in describing the psalmist's distress — lamenting wasted days, dried bones, and reproach from enemies. The pivot comes with meditation on God's everlasting throne. God will arise and have pity …
Other Translations
To hear the sighing of the prisoner; To loose those that are appointed to death;
To hear the groan of the prisoner, To loose sons of death,
Hearing the cry of the prisoner, making free those for whom death is ordered;
Cross References
And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard …
And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto them.
And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel …
And the Lord was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his …
But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
And Jehoahaz besought the Lord, and the Lord hearkened unto him: for he saw the oppression of Israel, because the …
And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem …
Wherefore the Lord brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among …
Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out: yet God layeth not folly …
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for …