KJV ORIGINAL
To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
To hear the cries of those who are trapped and imprisoned; to set free those who are sentenced to die;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that God listens to the desperate cries of people who are trapped or facing death, and He works to rescue them.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 102 was written during a time of great national distress, likely during the Babylonian exile when many Israelites were literally prisoners in a foreign land. The psalmist is expressing confidence that God hears the prayers of His suffering people and will deliver them from their captivity and oppression.
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