Psalms 142:5
I have called to mind the days of antiquity. I have been meditating on all your works. I have meditated on the workings of your hands.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
In Context
4And my spirit has been in anguish over me. My heart within me has been disturbed.
6I have extended my hands to you. My soul is like a land without water before you.
Cross References
Psalms 16:5Perfect my steps in your paths, so that my footsteps may not be disturbed.
Psalms 35:12May arrogant feet not approach me, and may the hand of the sinner not disturb me.
Psalms 46:7Sing psalms to our God, sing psalms. Sing psalms to our King, sing psalms.
Psalms 91:9But you, O Lord, are the Most High for all eternity.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 142:5-7
Complaints and Petitions. 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. 5 I cried unto thee, O Lord : I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. 6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. 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. The psalmist here… Read the whole commentary →