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Psalms 142

Bible in Basic English (BBE) - 1949

7 verses - Simplified vocabulary - Public Domain

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Psalms 142:1

Maschil. Of David. A prayer when he was in the hole of the rock.

Psalms 142:2

I put all my sorrows before him; and made clear to him all my trouble.

Psalms 142:3

When my spirit is overcome, your eyes are on my goings; nets have been secretly placed in the way in which I go.

Psalms 142:4

Looking 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.

Psalms 142:5

I 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.

Psalms 142:6

Give 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.

Psalms 142:7

Take 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.

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