Psalm 102:20
“To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;”
KJV
Read in Psalm 102Meaning
The focus is God's concern for people under extreme constraint and threat. The verse should not romanticize imprisonment or deny justice and due process.
Enduring God, restored Zion, future praise
God's permanence, compassion for Zion, attention to the destitute, and praise extending to future generations and nations.
Read carefully
The verse centers divine concern for threatened people; it does not abolish justice or due process.
Reflection
Let prayer sharpen concern for their dignity and justice.