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Psalms 142 (KJV)

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Psalms 142 is chapter 142 of 150 in the Old Testament book of Psalms (7 verses). Genre: poetry (worship & prayer). Author: Various authors; many attributed to David (also Asaph, the sons of Korah, Moses, Solomon, and others). It belongs to the section “Book V” (chapters 107–150). Its most cross-referenced verse is Psalms 142:5.

1I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.

2I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.

3When 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.

4I 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.

5I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.

6Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.

7Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.

Scripture text: King James Version (public domain).

Key verses in Psalms 142

The verses of this chapter that other passages of Scripture point back to most often.

  • I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.

  • 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.

  • Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.

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