Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. New Living Translation Hear my cry, for I am very low. Rescue me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me. English Standard Version Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low! Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me! Berean Standard Bible Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me. King James Bible Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. New King James Version Attend to my cry, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are stronger than I. New American Standard Bible “Give Your attention to my cry, For I have been brought very low; Rescue me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me. NASB 1995 “Give heed to my cry, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me. NASB 1977 “Give heed to my cry, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me. Legacy Standard Bible Give heed to my cry of lamentation, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me. Amplified Bible “Give attention to my cry, For I am brought very low; Rescue me from my persecutors, For they are stronger than I. Christian Standard Bible Listen to my cry, for I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Listen to my cry, for I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. American Standard Version Attend unto my cry; For I am brought very low: Deliver me from my persecutors; For they are stronger than I. Contemporary English Version Help! They are chasing me, and they are too strong. English Revised Version Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. GOD'S WORD® Translation Pay attention to my cry for help because I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me because they are too strong for me. Good News Translation Listen to my cry for help, for I am sunk in despair. Save me from my enemies; they are too strong for me. International Standard Version Pay attention to my cry, for I have been brought very low. Deliver me from my tormentors, for they are far too strong for me. Majority Standard Bible Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me. NET Bible Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am. New Heart English Bible Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than me. Webster's Bible Translation Attend to my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. World English Bible Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAttend to my loud cry, "" For I have become very low, "" Deliver me from my pursuers, "" For they have been stronger than I. Young's Literal Translation Attend Thou unto my loud cry, For I have become very low, Deliver Thou me from my pursuers, For they have been stronger than I. Smith's Literal Translation Attend to my cry, for I languished greatly: deliver me from those pursuing me, for they were strengthened above me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAttend to my supplication: for I am brought very low. Deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Listen to my cry for help, for I am brought very low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me. New Revised Standard Version Give heed to my cry, for I am brought very low. Save me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAttend to my cry; for I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Give ear to my request because I have been very humbled; save me from my persecutors, because they are stronger than I. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Attend unto my cry; For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors; For they are too strong for me. Brenton Septuagint Translation Attend to my supplication, for I am brought very low; deliver me from them that persecute me; for they are stronger than I. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Lift My Voice to the LORD…5I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” 6Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me. 7Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me.… Cross References Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. Psalm 31:9 Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from sorrow, my soul and body as well. Psalm 69:16-18 Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion. / Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly! / Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes. Psalm 86:1 A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Psalm 102:1-2 A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You. / Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call. Psalm 116:1-4 I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. / Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. / The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. ... Psalm 130:1-2 A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD! / O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 49:13 Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones. Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Lamentations 3:55-57 I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.” / You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.” Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Luke 18:7-8 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” John 14:13-14 And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. Treasury of Scripture Attend to my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. for I am Psalm 44:24-26 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction and our oppression? … Psalm 79:8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. Psalm 116:6 The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. for they Psalm 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. Psalm 38:19 But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied. Psalm 57:3,4 He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth… Jump to Previous Attend Cry Deliver Desperate Ear Hands Heed Low Need Persecutors Pursue Pursuers Rescue Strong StrongerJump to Next Attend Cry Deliver Desperate Ear Hands Heed Low Need Persecutors Pursue Pursuers Rescue Strong StrongerPsalm 142 1. David shows that in his trouble all his comfort was in prayer unto GodListen to my cry This phrase reflects the psalmist's urgent plea for God's attention and intervention. In the biblical context, crying out to God is a common expression of dependence and faith, seen throughout the Psalms and other scriptures (e.g., Psalm 18:6, Exodus 2:23). It signifies a deep, heartfelt prayer, often in times of distress. The act of crying out is not just about vocalizing needs but is a demonstration of trust in God's ability to hear and respond. for I am brought quite low Rescue me from my pursuers for they are too strong for me Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often found himself in dire situations, pursued by enemies such as King Saul. 2. Cave of Adullam A possible setting for this psalm, where David sought refuge while fleeing from Saul, highlighting his sense of isolation and desperation. 3. Pursuers Represents the enemies or adversaries that David faced, symbolizing any overwhelming force or situation in a believer's life. 4. God The ultimate rescuer and listener of David's cries, representing divine intervention and support. 5. Prayer The act of crying out to God, which is central to this psalm and reflects a deep reliance on divine help. Teaching Points Acknowledging Our WeaknessRecognize that, like David, we often face situations that are too strong for us to handle alone. Admitting our limitations is the first step toward seeking God's help. The Power of Prayer David's cry to God demonstrates the importance of prayer as a means of communicating our deepest needs and fears to God. Prayer is a powerful tool for seeking divine intervention. God as Our Rescuer Trust in God's ability to rescue us from overwhelming circumstances. Just as David relied on God for deliverance, we too can have confidence in His power and faithfulness. Finding Strength in God In moments of weakness, we can find strength in God. His strength is made perfect in our weakness, and He is always ready to support us when we call upon Him. Community and Support While David was physically alone, he was spiritually supported by God. This reminds us of the importance of seeking spiritual support and community in times of trouble.Verse 6. - Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low (comp. Psalm 79:8; and see also Deuteronomy 28:43; Judges 6:6; Psalm 116:6). In the cave of Adullam David had but four hundred outlaws to defend him against Saul, who was at the head of all the thousands of Israel (1 Samuel 22:2). Deliver me from my persecutors. Saul, Doeg, the Ziphites, and the armed bands with whom Saul "hunted David in the mountains" (1 Samuel 26:20). For they are stronger than I; or, "too strong for me." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Listenהַקְשִׁ֤יבָה ׀ (haq·šî·ḇāh) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7181: To prick up the ears, hearken to אֶֽל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to my cry, רִנָּתִי֮ (rin·nā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7440: A creaking, shout for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I am brought דַלּ֪וֹתִ֫י (ḏal·lō·w·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1809: To slacken, be feeble, to be oppressed quite low. מְאֹ֥ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily Rescue הַצִּילֵ֥נִי (haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver me from מִמֶּֽנִּי׃ (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of my pursuers, מֵרֹדְפַ֑י (mê·rō·ḏə·p̄ay) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute for כִּ֖י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they are too strong for me. אָמְצ֣וּ (’ā·mə·ṣū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 553: To be stout, strong, bold, alert Links Psalm 142:6 NIVPsalm 142:6 NLT Psalm 142:6 ESV Psalm 142:6 NASB Psalm 142:6 KJV Psalm 142:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 142:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 142:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 142:6 French Bible Psalm 142:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 142:6 Listen to my cry for (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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