Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He allowed no one to oppress them; for their sake he rebuked kings: New Living Translation Yet he did not let anyone oppress them. He warned kings on their behalf: English Standard Version he allowed no one to oppress them; he rebuked kings on their account, Berean Standard Bible He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: King James Bible He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; New King James Version He permitted no one to do them wrong; Yes, He rebuked kings for their sakes, New American Standard Bible He allowed no one to oppress them, And He rebuked kings for their sakes, saying, NASB 1995 He permitted no man to oppress them, And He reproved kings for their sakes: NASB 1977 He permitted no man to oppress them, And He reproved kings for their sakes: Legacy Standard Bible He permitted no man to oppress them, And He reproved kings for their sakes: Amplified Bible He allowed no man to oppress them; He rebuked kings for their sakes, saying, Christian Standard Bible he allowed no one to oppress them; he rebuked kings on their behalf: Holman Christian Standard Bible He allowed no one to oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf:” American Standard Version He suffered no man to do them wrong; Yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, Contemporary English Version God did not let anyone mistreat our people. Instead he protected us by punishing rulers English Revised Version He suffered no man to do them wrong; yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; GOD'S WORD® Translation He didn't permit anyone to oppress them. He warned kings about them: Good News Translation But God let no one oppress them; to protect them, he warned the kings: International Standard Version He did not allow anyone to oppress them, or any kings to reprove them. Majority Standard Bible He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: NET Bible He let no one oppress them; he disciplined kings for their sake, New Heart English Bible He allowed no one to do them wrong. Yes, he reproved kings for their sakes, Webster's Bible Translation He suffered no man to do them wrong: yes, he reproved kings for their sakes; World English Bible He allowed no one to do them wrong. Yes, he reproved kings for their sakes, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe has not permitted any to oppress them "" And He reproves kings for their sakes. Young's Literal Translation He hath not suffered any to oppress them And He reproveth for their sakes kings. Smith's Literal Translation He permitted not a man to oppress them, and for them he will reprove kings. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe suffered no man to hurt them: and he reproved kings for their sakes. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He let no one oppress them; for their sake he rebuked kings: New Revised Standard Version he allowed no one to oppress them; he rebuked kings on their account, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe suffered no man to do them wrong; yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he allowed no man to do them wrong; he rebuked Kings for their sakes. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He suffered no man to do them wrong, Yea, for their sake He reproved kings: Brenton Septuagint Translation He suffered no man to wrong them; and he rebuked kings for their sakes: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tell of His Wonders…13they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. 14He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: 15“Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!”… Cross References Genesis 20:3-7 One night, however, God came to Abimelech in a dream and told him, “You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken, for she is a married woman.” / Now Abimelech had not gone near her, so he replied, “Lord, would You destroy a nation even though it is innocent? / Didn’t Abraham tell me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘He is my brother.’ I have done this in the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands.” ... Genesis 12:17 The LORD, however, afflicted Pharaoh and his household with severe plagues because of Abram’s wife Sarai. Genesis 31:24 But that night God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream and warned him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.” 1 Chronicles 16:21-22 He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: / ‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’ Exodus 7:15-18 Go to Pharaoh in the morning as you see him walking out to the water. Wait on the bank of the Nile to meet him, and take in your hand the staff that was changed into a snake. / Then say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let My people go, so that they may worship Me in the wilderness. But until now you have not listened. / This is what the LORD says: By this you will know that I am the LORD. Behold, with the staff in my hand I will strike the water of the Nile, and it will turn to blood. ... Numbers 22:12 But God said to Balaam, “Do not go with them. You are not to curse this people, for they are blessed.” 2 Kings 19:32-34 So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it. / He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city, declares the LORD. / I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” 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. Zechariah 2:8 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye— Job 5:19 He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven. Matthew 2:12 And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route. Matthew 2:22 But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, Acts 9:4-5 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. Acts 18:9-10 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” Acts 23:11 The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” Treasury of Scripture He suffered no man to do them wrong: yes, he reproved kings for their sakes; Genesis 12:14-17 And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she was very fair… Genesis 20:1-7 And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar… Genesis 26:14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him. Jump to Previous Account Allowed Kept Kings Oppress Permitted Rebuked Reproved Reproveth Sake Sakes Suffered WrongJump to Next Account Allowed Kept Kings Oppress Permitted Rebuked Reproved Reproveth Sake Sakes Suffered WrongPsalm 105 1. An exhortation to praise God, and to seek out his works7. The story of God's providence over Abraham 16. Over Joseph 23. Over Jacob in Egypt 26. Over Moses delivering the Israelites 37. Over the Israelites brought out of Egypt, fed in the desert, and planted in Canaan. He let no man oppress them; This phrase reflects God's protective nature over His chosen people, Israel, during their journey and sojourn in foreign lands. Historically, this can be seen during the time of the patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, when they traveled through territories ruled by various kings. The divine protection ensured that despite being strangers in these lands, they were not subjected to oppression or harm. This protection is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, where God intervenes to safeguard His people, as seen in Genesis 20 when God warns Abimelech in a dream not to harm Abraham or Sarah. This divine intervention underscores God's covenantal faithfulness and His role as a guardian over Israel. He rebuked kings on their behalf: Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the protector and defender of His people, ensuring their safety and well-being. 2. Israelites The people whom God is protecting. This verse is part of a larger psalm recounting God's faithfulness to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 3. Kings Represents the rulers and authorities of the nations surrounding Israel. God rebukes these kings to protect His chosen people. 4. Egypt While not mentioned directly in this verse, the context of Psalm 105 includes the account of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, where God demonstrated His power over Pharaoh. 5. Canaan The land promised to the Israelites, where God continued to protect them from surrounding nations and their kings. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod is sovereign over all nations and rulers. He has the power to protect His people from any form of oppression. Divine Protection Just as God protected the Israelites, He continues to watch over and protect His people today. Believers can trust in His providence and care. God's Faithfulness The recounting of God's past actions serves as a reminder of His faithfulness. He keeps His promises and acts on behalf of His people. Courage in Faith Knowing that God can rebuke kings and authorities should embolden believers to stand firm in their faith, trusting in His ultimate authority. Intercession and Advocacy God acts as an advocate for His people, intervening on their behalf. This encourages believers to seek His intervention in times of trouble.(14) Wrong.--The allusion is doubtless to the incidents connected with Sarah and Rebekah at the courts of Egypt and Philistia. (See Genesis 26:11.)Verse 14. - He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes. The reference is to the punishment inflicted on the Pharaoh of Abraham's time (Genesis 12:17), and on Abimelech of Gerar (Genesis 20:3, 7, 18). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He letהִנִּ֣יחַ (hin·nî·aḥ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3240: Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place, no לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no man אָדָ֣ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being oppress them; לְעָשְׁקָ֑ם (lə·‘ā·šə·qām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6231: To press upon, oppress, defraud, violate, overflow He rebuked וַיּ֖וֹכַח (way·yō·w·ḵaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3198: To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict kings מְלָכִֽים׃ (mə·lā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4428: A king on their behalf: עֲלֵיהֶ֣ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Psalm 105:14 NIVPsalm 105:14 NLT Psalm 105:14 ESV Psalm 105:14 NASB Psalm 105:14 KJV Psalm 105:14 BibleApps.com Psalm 105:14 Biblia Paralela Psalm 105:14 Chinese Bible Psalm 105:14 French Bible Psalm 105:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 105:14 He allowed no one to do them (Psalm Ps Psa.) |