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Psalms 142

Psalms 142 summary

Psalms 142 is the 142nd chapter of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament — a book of poetry. It has 7 verses (about 189 words, a 1-minute read). Figures named in this chapter include David. Its themes touch on Prayer, Prisons and Wisdom of God, the.

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1Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. Maschil: or, A Psalm of David, giving instruction

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. I looked: or, Look on the right hand, and see failed: Heb. perished from me cared: Heb. sought after

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.

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What is Psalms 142 about?

Psalms 142 is the 142nd chapter of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament — a book of poetry. It has 7 verses (about 189 words, a 1-minute read). Figures named in this chapter include David. Its themes touch on Prayer, Prisons and Wisdom of God, the.

How many verses are in Psalms 142?

Psalms 142 contains 7 verses in the King James Version.

Is Psalms in the Old or New Testament?

Psalms is in the Old Testament of the Bible.

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