Chapter Summary
Read Psalms Chapter 142 in full above. This chapter is part of the book of Psalms and continues the narrative, teachings, or poetry found throughout this biblical text.
Psalms Chapter 142
Chapter 142 of Psalms from the Holy Bible
Verses
Psalms 142:1
I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
Psalms 142:2
I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.
Psalms 142:3
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
Psalms 142:4
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.
Psalms 142:5
I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
Psalms 142:6
Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
Psalms 142:7
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
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What is Psalms Chapter 142 about?
Psalms Chapter 142 is part of the book of Psalms in the Wisdom Literature (Poetic Books). This chapter contains 7 verses. Read the full text above to study its message in context with the surrounding chapters.
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