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Protect my life as you promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/119.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/119.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/119.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/119.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/119.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/119.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/119.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Plead my cause and redeem me; Revive me <i>and</i> give me life according to [the promise of] Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/119.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Champion my cause and redeem me; give me life as you promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/119.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Defend my cause and redeem me; give me life as You promised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/119.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: Quicken me according to thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/119.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Be my defender and protector! Remember your promise and save my life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/119.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Plead thou my cause, and redeem me: quicken me according to thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/119.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Plead my case [for me], and save me. Give me a new life as you promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/119.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Defend my cause, and set me free; save me, as you have promised. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/119.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Defend my case and redeem me; revive me according to your promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/119.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Defend my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/119.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/119.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Plead my cause, and redeem me. Revive me according to your promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/119.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Plead my cause, and deliver me: revive me according to thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/119.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/119.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Plead my plea, and redeem me, "" Quicken me according to Your saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/119.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Plead my plea, and redeem me, According to Thy saying quicken me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/119.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Contend my contention and redeem me: cause me to live for thy word.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/119.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Judge my judgment and redeem me: quicken thou me for thy word's sake. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/119.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 118:154>Judge my judgment and redeem me. Revive me because of your eloquence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/119.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Take up my cause and redeem me; for the sake of your promise give me life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/119.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/119.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Judge my case, and deliver me; quicken me according to thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/119.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Judge my case and save me and give me life in your word.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/119.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Plead Thou my cause, and redeem me; Quicken me according to Thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/119.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Plead my cause, and ransom me: quicken me because of thy word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/119-154.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=15862" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/119.htm">Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">153</span>Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your law. <span class="reftext">154</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7378.htm" title="7378: rî·ḇāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- Or ruwb; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. Grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. Hold a controversy; to defend.">Defend</a> <a href="/hebrew/7379.htm" title="7379: rî·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Strife, dispute. Or rib; from riyb; a contest.">my cause</a> <a href="/hebrew/1350.htm" title="1350: ū·ḡə·’ā·lê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To redeem, act as kinsman. A primitive root, to redeem, i.e. To be the next of kin.">and redeem me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: ḥay·yê·nî (V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">revive me</a> <a href="/hebrew/565.htm" title="565: lə·’im·rā·ṯə·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Utterance, speech, word. Or memrah; feminine of 'emer, and meaning the same.">according to Your word.</a> </span><span class="reftext">155</span>Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-25.htm">Isaiah 49:25-26</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-34.htm">Jeremiah 50:34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-58.htm">Lamentations 3:58</a></span><br />You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/19-25.htm">Job 19:25</a></span><br />But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-22.htm">Isaiah 51:22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-4.htm">Isaiah 63:4</a></span><br />For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-15.htm">1 Samuel 24:15</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-11.htm">Proverbs 23:11</a></span><br />for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a></span><br />Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26-27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a></span><br />For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to your word.</p><p class="hdg">plead</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-1.htm">Psalm 35:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Plead <i>my cause</i>, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Psalm 43:1</a></b></br> Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/24-15.htm">1 Samuel 24:15</a></b></br> The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.</p><p class="hdg">quicken</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Psalm 119:25,40</a></b></br> DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-144.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/psalms/82-3.htm">Defend</a> <a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/119-147.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/119-107.htm">Life</a> <a href="/psalms/102-17.htm">Plea</a> <a href="/psalms/74-22.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/psalms/119-149.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/119-148.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-149.htm">Quicken</a> <a href="/psalms/119-134.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/psalms/119-149.htm">Revive</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-20.htm">Undertake</a> <a href="/psalms/119-152.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-9.htm">Defend</a> <a href="/psalms/119-170.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/119-173.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/119-156.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-3.htm">Plea</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-17.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/psalms/119-156.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/119-162.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/psalms/119-156.htm">Quicken</a> <a href="/psalms/130-8.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/psalms/119-156.htm">Revive</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-14.htm">Undertake</a> <a href="/psalms/119-157.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 119</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Aleph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Beth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Gimel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-25.htm">Daleth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-33.htm">He</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Waw</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-49.htm">Zayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-57.htm">Heth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">65. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-65.htm">Teth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">73. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-73.htm">Yodh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">81. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-81.htm">Kaph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Lamedh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">97. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Mem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">105. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Nun</a></span><br><span class="reftext">113. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Samekh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">121. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-121.htm">Ayin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">129. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-129.htm">Pe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">137. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-137.htm">Tsadhe</a></span><br><span class="reftext">145. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-145.htm">Qoph</a></span><br><span class="reftext">153. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-153.htm">Resh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">161. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-161.htm">Sin and Shin</a></span><br><span class="reftext">169. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/119-169.htm">Taw</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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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.<p><b>and redeem me</b><br />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.<p><b>Revive me</b><br />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 <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>, 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.<p><b>according to Your word</b><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/119.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 154.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Plead my cause</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/35-1.htm">Psalm 35:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/43-1.htm">Psalm 43:1</a>; <a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9</a>). God "pleads the cause" of his servants when he takes up their quarrel, and avenges them upon their enemies. <span class="cmt_word">And deliver me</span>; or, "rescue me" (Cheyne). <span class="cmt_word">Quicken me according to thy Word</span> (comp. ver. 25). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/119-154.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Defend</span><br /><span class="heb">רִיבָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(rî·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7378.htm">Strong's 7378: </a> </span><span class="str2">To toss, grapple, to wrangle, controversy, to defend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my cause</span><br /><span class="heb">רִ֭יבִי</span> <span class="translit">(rî·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7379.htm">Strong's 7379: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strife, dispute</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and redeem me;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּגְאָלֵ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḡə·’ā·lê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1350.htm">Strong's 1350: </a> </span><span class="str2">To redeem, act as kinsman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">revive me</span><br /><span class="heb">חַיֵּֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay·yê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> </span><span class="str2">To live, to revive</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to Your word.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאִמְרָתְךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’im·rā·ṯə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Utterance, speech, word</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/119-154.htm">Psalm 119:154 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/119-154.htm">Psalm 119:154 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/119-154.htm">Psalm 119:154 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/119-154.htm">Psalm 119:154 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/119-154.htm">Psalm 119:154 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/119-154.htm">Psalm 119:154 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/119-154.htm">Psalm 119:154 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/119-154.htm">Psalm 119:154 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/119-154.htm">Psalm 119:154 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/119-154.htm">Psalm 119:154 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/119-154.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 119:154 Plead my cause and redeem me! 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