Psalms 142

Authorized King James Version

Interlinear PDF

You Are My Refuge

1 I cried unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. References Lord: Psalms 30:8, 141:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 28:2, 32:1, 54:1, 57:1, 1 Samuel 24:3, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Hebrews 11:38 +4

2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. Parallel theme: Psalms 62:8, Isaiah 26:16, Romans 8:26, Hebrews 5:7

3 When my spiritSpirit: רוּחַ (Ruach). The Hebrew ruach (רוּחַ) means spirit, wind, or breath—invisible but powerful. It describes both the Holy Spirit and the human spirit. God's Spirit gives life and empowers His people. was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. Spirit: Psalms 77:3, 143:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 1:6, 22:14, 31:4, 61:2, 102:4, 140:5, 141:9, Jeremiah 18:22 +5

4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. Parallel theme: Psalms 31:11, 69:20, 88:8, 88:18, 1 Samuel 27:1, Jeremiah 30:17, Matthew 26:56, 2 Timothy 4:16 +3

5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. References Lord: Psalms 16:5, 27:13, 46:11, 91:2, 119:57, Lamentations 3:24, 2 Timothy 4:17. Parallel theme: Psalms 46:1, 56:13, 73:26 +5

6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. Parallel theme: Psalms 17:1, 79:8, 116:6, 136:23

7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me. Resurrection: Psalms 9:14, Acts 2:24. Righteousness: Psalms 143:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 13:6, 31:8, 119:17, 142:1, 146:7, Isaiah 61:1, James 5:11 +5