Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You, Lord, took up my case; you redeemed my life. New Living Translation Lord, you have come to my defense; you have redeemed my life. English Standard Version “You have taken up my cause, O Lord; you have redeemed my life. Berean Standard Bible You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life. King James Bible O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life. New King James Version O Lord, You have pleaded the case for my soul; You have redeemed my life. New American Standard Bible Lord, You have pleaded my soul’s cause; You have redeemed my life. NASB 1995 O Lord, You have pleaded my soul’s cause; You have redeemed my life. NASB 1977 O Lord, Thou didst plead my soul’s cause; Thou hast redeemed my life. Legacy Standard Bible O Lord, You have pleaded my soul’s cause; You have redeemed my life. Amplified Bible O Lord, You have pleaded my soul’s cause [You have guided my way and protected me]; You have rescued and redeemed my life. Christian Standard Bible You championed my cause, Lord; you redeemed my life. Holman Christian Standard Bible You defend my cause, Lord; You redeem my life. American Standard Version O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life. Contemporary English Version You rescued me and saved my life. English Revised Version O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life. GOD'S WORD® Translation Plead my case for me, O LORD. Reclaim my life. Good News Translation "You came to my rescue, Lord, and saved my life. International Standard Version Lord, you have defended my cause; you have redeemed my life. Majority Standard Bible You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life. NET Bible O Lord, you championed my cause, you redeemed my life. New Heart English Bible LORD, you have taken up the case for my soul; you have redeemed my life. Webster's Bible Translation O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life. World English Bible Lord, you have pleaded the causes of my soul. You have redeemed my life. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou have pleaded, O Lord, the pleadings of my soul, "" You have redeemed my life. Young's Literal Translation Thou hast pleaded, O Lord, the pleadings of my soul, Thou hast redeemed my life. Smith's Literal Translation Thou didst contend, O Jehovah, the contentions of my soul; thou didst redeem my life. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleRes. Thou hast judged, O Lord, the cause of my soul, thou the Redeemer of my life. Catholic Public Domain Version RES. You have judged, O Lord, the case of my soul. You are the Redeemer of my life. New American Bible You pleaded my case, Lord, you redeemed my life. New Revised Standard Version You have taken up my cause, O Lord, you have redeemed my life. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO LORD, thou hast pleaded my cause; thou hast saved my life. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Resh You judged, LORD JEHOVAH, the cause of my soul, and you saved my life! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O Lord, Thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; Thou hast redeemed my life. Brenton Septuagint Translation RECHS. O Lord, thou has pleaded the causes of my soul; thou has redeemed my life. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prayer for Deliverance…57You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.” 58You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life. 59You have seen, O LORD, the wrong done to me; vindicate my cause!… Cross References Psalm 35:1 Of David. Contend with my opponents, O LORD; fight against those who fight against me. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Romans 8:33-34 Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. / Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. Psalm 43:1 Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men. Isaiah 50:8-9 The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! / Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. Psalm 119:154 Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word. Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. Psalm 9:4 For You have upheld my just cause; You sit on Your throne judging righteously. Micah 7:9 Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness. 1 Samuel 24:15 May the LORD be our judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from your hand.” Job 13:18 See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated. Zechariah 3:1-2 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Psalm 26:1 Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Treasury of Scripture O LORD, you have pleaded the causes of my soul; you have redeemed my life. thou hast pleaded 1 Samuel 25:39 And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the LORD, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take her to him to wife. Psalm 35:1 A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. Jeremiah 51:36 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will plead thy cause, and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and make her springs dry. thou hast redeemed Genesis 48:16 The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth. Psalm 34:22 The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. Psalm 71:23 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed. Jump to Previous Case Cause Causes Life Pleaded Pleadings Redeemed Safe Soul Soul'sJump to Next Case Cause Causes Life Pleaded Pleadings Redeemed Safe Soul Soul'sLamentations 3 1. The prophet bewails his own calamities22. By the mercies of God, he nourishes his hope 37. He acknowledges God's justice 55. He prays for deliverance 64. And vengeance on his enemies You defend my cause The Hebrew word for "defend" here is "רִיב" (riv), which can also mean to contend, plead, or strive. This word is often used in a legal context, suggesting a courtroom scene where God acts as a divine advocate or lawyer. In the historical context of Lamentations, the Israelites were experiencing the aftermath of Jerusalem's destruction. The author, traditionally believed to be Jeremiah, is expressing a deep trust in God as the ultimate judge who will plead their case against their oppressors. This phrase is a powerful reminder of God's role as a protector and advocate for His people, emphasizing His justice and righteousness. O Lord You redeem my life Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You defendרַ֧בְתָּ (raḇ·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7378: To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend my נַפְשִׁ֖י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion cause, רִיבֵ֥י (rî·ḇê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7379: Strife, dispute O Lord; אֲדֹנָ֛י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord You redeem גָּאַ֥לְתָּ (gā·’al·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman my life. חַיָּֽי׃ (ḥay·yāy) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life Links Lamentations 3:58 NIVLamentations 3:58 NLT Lamentations 3:58 ESV Lamentations 3:58 NASB Lamentations 3:58 KJV Lamentations 3:58 BibleApps.com Lamentations 3:58 Biblia Paralela Lamentations 3:58 Chinese Bible Lamentations 3:58 French Bible Lamentations 3:58 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:58 Lord you have pleaded the causes (Lam. 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