68:6 God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; 1
he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. 2
But sinful rebels live in the desert. 3
105:17 He sent a man ahead of them 4 –
Joseph was sold as a servant.
105:18 The shackles hurt his feet; 5
his neck was placed in an iron collar, 6
105:19 until the time when his prediction 7 came true.
The Lord’s word 8 proved him right. 9
105:20 The king authorized his release; 10
the ruler of nations set him free.
107:10 They sat in utter darkness, 11
bound in painful iron chains, 12
107:14 He brought them out of the utter darkness, 13
and tore off their shackles.
107:15 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love,
and for the amazing things he has done for people! 14
107:16 For he shattered the bronze gates,
and hacked through the iron bars. 15
142:7 Free me 16 from prison,
that I may give thanks to your name.
Because of me the godly will assemble, 17
for you will vindicate me. 18
61:1 The spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon me,
because the Lord has chosen 19 me. 20
He has commissioned 21 me to encourage 22 the poor,
to help 23 the brokenhearted,
to decree the release of captives,
and the freeing of prisoners,
9:11 Moreover, as for you, because of our covenant relationship secured with blood, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit. 9:12 Return to the stronghold, you prisoners, with hope; today I declare that I will return double what was taken from you.
4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed 24 me to proclaim good news 25 to the poor. 26
He has sent me 27 to proclaim release 28 to the captives
and the regaining of sight 29 to the blind,
to set free 30 those who are oppressed, 31