Psalm 142
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Chapter overview
Psalm 142 pours an honest complaint from isolation, danger, and apparent abandonment. With no human refuge visible, the cave prayer names God as portion and anticipates release into a grateful community.
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1The sound of my cry went up to the Lord; with my voice I made my prayer for grace to the Lord.
2I put all my sorrows before him; and made clear to him all my trouble.
3When my spirit is overcome, your eyes are on my goings; nets have been secretly placed in the way in which I go.
4Looking to my right side, I saw no man who was my friend: I had no safe place; no one had any care for my soul.
5I have made my cry to you, O Lord; I have said, You are my safe place, and my heritage in the land of the living.
6Give ear to my cry, for I am made very low: take me out of the hands of my haters, for they are stronger than I.
7Take my soul out of prison, so that I may give praise to your name: the upright will give praise because of me; for you have given me a full reward.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 142
- Psalm 142:4-5Looking to my right side, I saw no man who was my friend: I had no safe…
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