Psalms 142
Written from a cave, David cries aloud to God when no one cares for his soul. He is in desperate need with no refuge but God. He asks God to set him free so he can praise his name.
A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.
I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him.
Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me.
Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul.
I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”
Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me.
Have a question about Psalms 142?
On Doxa, you can have a personal conversation about any scripture. Ask questions, explore context, and discover connections.
What does "prayer" mean in Psalms 142?
How does Psalms 142 connect to the rest of the Bible?
Why is this chapter important for my life?
Real stories about these themes
Read testimonies from real people connected to what you're reading.
Explore Related Topics
Engage with Psalms 142 in a fresh way
On the Doxa App you can have a personal interaction about any Scripture. Ask questions and even debate.