God’s Word Translation
Psalms 119:121
121I have done what is fair and right. Do not leave me at the mercy of those who oppress me.
Psalms 119:121 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.
- New International Version (NIV)I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I have done justice and righteousness; Do not leave me to my oppressors.
Context of Psalms 119:121
119You get rid of all wicked people on earth as if they were rubbish. That is why I love your written instructions. 120My body shudders in fear of you, and I am afraid of your regulations. I have done what is fair and right. Do not leave me at the mercy of those who oppress me. 122Guarantee my well-being. Do not let arrogant people oppress me. 123My eyes are strained from looking for you to save me and from looking for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
Read all of Psalms 119Psalms 119:121 word by word
עָ֭שִׂיתִי מִשְׁפָּ֣ט וָצֶ֑דֶק בַּל־תַּ֝נִּיחֵ֗נִי לְעֹֽשְׁקָֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 119:121
- Psalms 7:3O Lord my God, if I have done this— if my hands are stained with injustice,
- Psalms 18:20The Lord rewarded me because of my righteousness, because my hands are clean. He paid me back
- Psalms 75:2When I choose the right time, I will judge fairly.
- 1 Samuel 24:11My master, look at this! The border of your robe is in my hand! Since I cut off the border of your robe and didn’t kill you, you should know and be able to see I mean no harm or rebellion. I haven’t sinned against you, but you are trying to ambush me in order to take my life.
- 1 Samuel 25:28Please forgive my offense. The Lord will certainly give you, sir, a lasting dynasty, because you are fighting the Lord’s battles. May evil never be found in you as long as you live.
- 2 Samuel 8:15So David ruled all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.
- Acts 21:16Some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us. They took us to Mnason’s home, where we would be staying. Mnason was from the island of Cyprus and was one of the first disciples.
- Acts 25:10Paul said, “I am standing in the emperor’s court where I must be tried. I haven’t done anything wrong to the Jews, as you know very well.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12We are proud that our conscience is clear. We are proud of the way that we have lived in this world. We have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity, especially toward you. It was not by human wisdom that we have lived but by God’s kindness.
- Psalms 37:33But the Lord will not abandon him to the wicked person’s power or condemn him when he is brought to trial.
- Psalms 57:3He sends his help from heaven and saves me. He disgraces the one who is harassing me. Selah God sends his mercy and his truth!
- 2 Peter 2:9Since the Lord did all this, he knows how to rescue godly people when they are tested. He also knows how to hold immoral people for punishment on the day of judgment.
Commentaries on Psalms 119:121
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 121I have done judgment and justice - I have given the best decision possible on every case that came before me; and I have endeavored to render to all their due.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 121I have done judgment and justice - This commences a new division of the psalm, indicated by the Hebrew letter Ayin (ע ‛ ) - a letter which cannot well be represented in the English alphabet, as there is, in fact, no letter in our language exactly corresponding with it. It would be best represented probably by what are called “breathings” in Greek. The meaning of the first part of this verse is, “I have led a righteous and upright life.” It is equivalent…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 121-128Verses 121-128 Happy is the man, who, acting upon gospel principles, does justice to all around. Christ our Surety, having paid our debt and ransom, secures all the blessings of salvation to every true believer. The psalmist expects the word of God's righteousness, and no other salvation than what is secured by that word, which cannot fall to the ground. We deserve no favour form God; we are most easy when we cast ourselves upon God's mercy, and refer…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 121-128Ayin (ע) is the sixteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet and marks the beginning of the next section of this psalm. The servant of the Lord struggles to endure the evil around him. He confidently asks the Lord to rescue him right away!Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 121-126121-126. On the grounds of his integrity, desire for God's word, and covenant relation to Him, the servant of God may plead for His protecting care against the wicked, gracious guidance to the knowledge of truth, and His effective vindication of the righteous and their cause, which is also His own.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 119
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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