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 it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel …
And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto them.
And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard …
And Jehoahaz besought the Lord, and the Lord hearkened unto him: for he saw the oppression of Israel, because the …
But Hazael king of Syria oppressed Israel all the days of Jehoahaz.
And the Lord was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his …
Wherefore the Lord brought upon them the captains of the host of the king of Assyria, which took Manasseh among …
And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem …
Men groan from out of the city, and the soul of the wounded crieth out: yet God layeth not folly …
Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that …