Psalms 142:3

For the enemy has persecuted my soul; he has brought my life down to the ground; he has made me to dwell in a dark place, as those that have been long dead. 1

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2And enter not into judgment with your servant, for in your sight shall no man living be justified. 1

4Therefore my spirit was grieved in me; my heart was troubled within me. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 1:6For the Lord knows the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Psalms 35:7How have you multiplied your mercy, O God! so the children of men shall trust in the shelter of your wings. 1

Psalms 61:2For he is my God, and my savior; my helper, I shall not be moved + 61:2 Or, any more. very much. 1

Psalms 77:3All which we have heard and known, and our fathers have declared to us. 1

Psalms 102:4who redeems your life from corruption; who crowns you with mercy and compassion; 1

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 →

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