Psalms 142

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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 shewed 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. 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.

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Theme: Prayer in Times of Trouble

Psalms 142 is a prayer of David when he was in a cave, expressing his distress and trust in God. The chapter reveals David's faith in God's deliverance and his commitment to wait on Him. This psalm teaches us to turn to God in times of trouble, trusting in His goodness and faithfulness.

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Psalms 142:5 "I cry out to you, Lord; I say, You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living."

This verse is central to the chapter as it expresses David's trust in God as his refuge and portion. It highlights David's dependence on God and his commitment to wait on Him, even in the midst of trouble.

Key Words in Psalms 142

"refuge"

This word emphasizes God's protection and care for His people, as seen in David's trust in Him as his refuge (Psalms 142:5).

"portion"

This word highlights God's provision and satisfaction for His people, as David affirms that God is his portion in the land of the living (Psalms 142:5).

"cry out"

This phrase expresses David's desperation and trust in God, as he cries out to Him in his time of need (Psalms 142:1).

"gather"

This word foreshadows God's gathering of His people, as David asks God to gather him with the righteous (Psalms 142:7).

Christ in This Chapter

Psalms 142 points to Christ as our ultimate refuge and portion. Just as David trusted in God, we can trust in Christ, who is our rock and our salvation (Psalms 142:5). The psalm also foreshadows Christ's experience of being pursued and overwhelmed, yet trusting in God's deliverance (Psalms 142:1-3). As we read this chapter, we are reminded of Christ's faithfulness and His commitment to gather us with the righteous (Psalms 142:7). (John 1:1 · Hebrews 5:7)

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