Psalms 142:7

Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name, for the righteous are patiently waiting till you show your bounty to me.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

6Attend to my piercing cry, for very weak am I. Save me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.

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Cross References

Psalms 7:6Arise, Lord, in anger, against my foes rise in fury. Awake for my help: let justice be done.

Psalms 9:14so I may, in your help exulting, tell forth your praise at the gates of Zion.

Psalms 22:21Save me from the jaws of the lion, from the horns of the wild oxen help me.

Psalms 34:2In the Lord will my heart make her boast, the humble will hear and be glad.

Psalms 88:4I am counted with those who go down to the pit; without strength am I.

Psalms 116:7Be at peace, my heart, once more, for the Lord has been good to you.

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 →

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