Psalm 119:154
New International Version
Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.

New Living Translation
Argue my case; take my side! Protect my life as you promised.

English Standard Version
Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!

Berean Standard Bible
Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.

King James Bible
Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.

New King James Version
Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.

New American Standard Bible
Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.

NASB 1995
Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.

NASB 1977
Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Thy word.

Legacy Standard Bible
Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.

Amplified Bible
Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me and give me life according to [the promise of] Your word.

Christian Standard Bible
Champion my cause and redeem me; give me life as you promised.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Defend my cause and redeem me; give me life as You promised.

American Standard Version
Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.

Contemporary English Version
Be my defender and protector! Remember your promise and save my life.

English Revised Version
Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy word.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Plead my case [for me], and save me. Give me a new life as you promised.

Good News Translation
Defend my cause, and set me free; save me, as you have promised.

International Standard Version
Defend my case and redeem me; revive me according to your promise.

Majority Standard Bible
Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.

NET Bible
Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word!

New Heart English Bible
Plead my cause, and redeem me. Revive me according to your promise.

Webster's Bible Translation
Plead my cause, and deliver me: revive me according to thy word.

World English Bible
Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Plead my plea, and redeem me, "" Quicken me according to Your saying.

Young's Literal Translation
Plead my plea, and redeem me, According to Thy saying quicken me.

Smith's Literal Translation
Contend my contention and redeem me: cause me to live for thy word.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Judge my judgment and redeem me: quicken thou me for thy word's sake.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Judge my judgment and redeem me. Revive me because of your eloquence.

New American Bible
Take up my cause and redeem me; for the sake of your promise give me life.

New Revised Standard Version
Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Judge my case, and deliver me; quicken me according to thy word.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Judge my case and save me and give me life in your word.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Plead Thou my cause, and redeem me; Quicken me according to Thy word.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Plead my cause, and ransom me: quicken me because of thy word.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
153Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your law. 154Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word. 155Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes.…

Cross References
Isaiah 49:25-26
Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. / I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”

Jeremiah 50:34
Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.

Lamentations 3:58
You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.

Job 19:25
But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth.

Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!

Isaiah 51:22
Thus says your Lord, the LORD, even your God, who defends His people: “See, I have removed from your hand the cup of staggering. From that goblet, the cup of My fury, you will never drink again.

Isaiah 63:4
For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come.

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.”

Proverbs 23:11
for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.

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.

Romans 8:34
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.

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.

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.

Romans 8:26-27
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words. / And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.

1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,


Treasury of Scripture

Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to your word.

plead

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.

Psalm 43:1
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.

1 Samuel 24:15
The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.

quicken

Psalm 119:25,40
DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word…

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Psalm 119
1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.
2. Aleph.
9. Beth
17. Gimel
25. Daleth
33. He
41. Waw
49. Zayin
57. Heth
65. Teth
73. Yodh
81. Kaph
89. Lamedh
97. Mem
105. Nun
113. Samekh
121. Ayin
129. Pe
137. Tsadhe
145. Qoph
153. Resh
161. Sin and Shin
169. Taw














Defend my cause
The Hebrew word for "defend" is "רִיב" (riv), which can also mean to contend or plead. This term is often used in a legal context, suggesting a courtroom setting where God is seen as the advocate or defender of the psalmist. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, legal disputes were common, and having a powerful advocate was crucial. The psalmist is appealing to God to take up his case, indicating a deep trust in God's justice and righteousness. This plea reflects the believer's reliance on God to intervene in their struggles and vindicate them against false accusations or oppression.

and redeem me
The word "redeem" comes from the Hebrew "גָּאַל" (ga'al), which means to act as a kinsman-redeemer. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, a kinsman-redeemer was a family member who had the responsibility to restore the rights of a relative in serious difficulty, such as by buying back property or marrying a widow to preserve the family line. This concept is beautifully illustrated in the Book of Ruth. The psalmist is asking God to act as his redeemer, to rescue him from his troubles and restore him to a place of safety and honor. This reflects the broader biblical theme of redemption, where God is seen as the ultimate Redeemer of His people.

Revive me
The Hebrew word "חָיָה" (chayah) means to live, to have life, or to revive. The psalmist is asking for spiritual renewal and vitality. This request for revival is not just about physical life but encompasses spiritual rejuvenation and a renewed sense of purpose and strength. In the context of Psalm 119, which emphasizes the importance of God's Word, this revival is closely linked to a deeper understanding and application of Scripture in one's life. The psalmist seeks a renewal that comes from a close relationship with God and His Word.

according to Your word
The phrase "according to Your word" underscores the psalmist's reliance on the promises and truths found in Scripture. The Hebrew term for "word" is "דָּבָר" (dabar), which can mean word, matter, or thing. In the biblical context, God's word is powerful and creative, as seen in the creation narrative in Genesis. The psalmist's request for revival is grounded in the assurance that God's promises are trustworthy and effective. This reflects a deep faith in the reliability of God's Word as the foundation for life and spiritual vitality. The psalmist's confidence in God's word is a model for believers to trust in the Scriptures as the ultimate guide and source of life.

Verse 154. - Plead my cause (comp. Psalm 35:1; Psalm 43:1; Micah 7:9). God "pleads the cause" of his servants when he takes up their quarrel, and avenges them upon their enemies. And deliver me; or, "rescue me" (Cheyne). Quicken me according to thy Word (comp. ver. 25).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Defend
רִיבָ֣ה (rî·ḇāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7378: To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend

my cause
רִ֭יבִי (rî·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7379: Strife, dispute

and redeem me;
וּגְאָלֵ֑נִי (ū·ḡə·’ā·lê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman

revive me
חַיֵּֽנִי׃ (ḥay·yê·nî)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 2421: To live, to revive

according to Your word.
לְאִמְרָתְךָ֥ (lə·’im·rā·ṯə·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 565: Utterance, speech, word


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