Psalm 142:3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then you knew my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privately laid a snare for me. : — I. THE DEJECTION WHICH HE FELT. 1. A painful consciousness of past guilt. 2. An oppressive endurance of present trouble. 3. A keen anticipation of future ills. II. THE REFUGE THAT HE SOUGHT. "Then Thou knewest my path." It supposes that God was consulted about his path, that the case was distinctly brought before God in prayer, and that the case was one which would bear to be submitted to the Divine inspection. III. THE MERCY THAT HE FOUND. God did bring his soul out of prison. Every wish was accomplished (Psalm 18.). 1. By the kindness of friends (1 Samuel 23:16). 2. By promises of His Word. 3. By events in Providence. 4. By consolations of His Spirit. 5. By translating from earth to heaven. (S. Thodey.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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