The king authorized his release; the ruler of nations set him free.

in order to hear the painful cries of the prisoners, and to set free those condemned to die,

You will free me from the net they hid for me, for you are my place of refuge.

Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!

I continually look to the Lord for help, for he will free my feet from the enemy’s net.

They say, “Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us! Let’s free ourselves from their ropes!”

God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. But sinful rebels live in the desert.

Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me.

You cause those who know me to keep their distance; you make me an appalling sight to them. I am trapped and cannot get free.

vindicates the oppressed, and gives food to the hungry. The Lord releases the imprisoned.

Come near me and redeem me! Because of my enemies, rescue me!

It said: “I removed the burden from his shoulder; his hands were released from holding the basket.

He will deliver Israel from all the consequences of their sins.

You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive.

I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so.

You, by your power, defeated nations and settled our fathers on their land; you crushed the people living there and enabled our ancestors to occupy it.

In my distress I cried out to the Lord. The Lord answered me and put me in a wide open place.

We escaped with our lives, like a bird from a hunter’s snare. The snare broke, and we escaped.

He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.

I sought the Lord’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.