Psalms 119:121

121 I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.

Psalms 119:121 in Other Translations

121 AIN. I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.

121 Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is just and right.

121 I stood up for justice and the right; don't leave me to the mercy of my oppressors.

121 I have done justice and righteousness: Leave me not to mine oppressors.

121 I have done what is fair and right. Do not leave me at the mercy of those who oppress me.

121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.

121 I have done what is right and fair. So don't leave me to those who beat me down.

Psalms 119:121 Meaning and Commentary

(e) , AIN.--The Sixteenth Part.

Psalms 119:121

AIN. I have done judgment and justice
As king of Israel; which is the character given of him, ( 2 Samuel 8:15 ) ; and in which he was a type of Christ, ( Jeremiah 23:5 ) ( Isaiah 9:7 ) ; and as a private person; which is everyone's duty, and every good man especially will be desirous of performing it: it is not indeed perfectly done by any, and therefore not to be trusted to; nor was it so done by David; nor did he place his confidence in it; nor did he say this in a boasting way, but in defence of himself and his innocence against those who oppressed him with their calumnies, as appears from the next clause. The Syriac version takes it to be an address to God, and as describing him, "O thou that doest judgment and justice!" to whom the following petition is directed:

leave me not to mine oppressors;
David had his oppressors, as all good men have, and power was on their side; but they could do no more, nor further exercise it, than as they were permitted by the Lord; for they had no power but what was given them from above; and he applies to God, and not men, for relief; and deprecates being given up to them, and left in their hands.

Psalms 119:121 In-Context

119 All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes.

120 My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws.

121 I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.

122 Ensure your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.

123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.

Cross References

• 1. S 2 Samuel 8:15; S Job 27:6