Psalms 142:2
Let my prayer be directed as incense in thy sight; the lifting up of my hands, as evening sacrifice.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.
In Context
1I have cried to the, O Lord, hear me: hearken to my voice, when I cry to thee.
3Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth: and a door round about my lips.
Cross References
Psalms 18:4Praising I will call upon the Lord: and I shall be saved from my enemies.
Psalms 42:4My tears have been any bread day and night, whilst it is said to me daily : Where is thy God?
Psalms 102:1The prayer of the poor man, when he was anxious, and poured out his supplication before the Lord.
Romans 8:26Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity. For we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit himself asketh for us with unspeakable groanings.
Hebrews 5:7Who in the days of his flesh, with a strong cry and tears, offering up prayers and supplications to him that was able to save him from death, was heard for his reverence.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 142:2-4
David's Complaints. 1 I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication. 2 I poured out my complaint before him; I showed before him my trouble. 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. Whether it was in the cave of Adullam, or that of Engedi, that David prayed this prayer, is not material; it is plain that he was in distress. It was a great disgrace to so great a soldier, so… Read the whole commentary →