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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:6

Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low (comp. Psalms 79:8 ; and see also Deuteronomy 28:43 ; 6:6 ; Psalms 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." read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 142:4

I looked on my right hand, and beheld - Margin, “Look on the right hand and see The words translated “looked” and “beheld” are in the imperative mood in the Hebrew. They are not, however, improperly rendered as to the sense. They refer to David’s state of mind at the time, and give vividness to the description. The psalmist seems to be in the presence of others. He calls upon them to look around; to see how he was encompassed with danger. Look, says he, in every direction; see who there is on... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 142:5

I cried unto thee, O Lord - When there was no help; when I saw myself encompassed with dangers; when I looked on every hand and there was no “man” that would undertake for me.I said, Thou art my refuge - (a) My “only” refuge. I can go nowhere else.(b) Thou art “in fact” my refuge. I can and do put my trust in thee. See the notes at Psalms 46:1.And my portion - See the notes at Psalms 16:5.In the land of the living - Among all those that live - all living beings. There is no one else among the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 142:6

Attend unto my cry - Give ear to me when I cry to thee. Do not turn away and refuse to hear me.For I am brought very low - I am reduced greatly; I am made very poor. The language would be applicable to one who had been in better circumstances, and who had been brought down to a condition of danger, of poverty, of want. It is language which is commonly applied to poverty.Deliver me from my persecutors - Saul and his followers.For they are stronger than I - More in number; better armed; better... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 142:4

Psalms 142:4. I looked on my right hand, &c. The place where the patron, or assistant used to stand; but there was no man Namely, in Saul’s court or camp: none of my former relations, friends or acquaintance; that would know me Own me, or show any respect or kindness to me. The verb, in the first clause of the verse, being in the imperative; look on my right hand, &c. Dr. Horne considers the words as a request to God to look on his destitute condition, and to pity and relieve... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 142:5

Psalms 142:5. I cried, rather I cry, unto thee, O Lord Thou knowest me and carest for me, when no one else will, and wilt not fail me nor forsake me when men do. Thou art my refuge and my portion Thou only art both my refuge to defend me from all evil, and my portion to supply me with all the good which I need and desire; in the land of the living Even in this life, wherein I doubt not to see thy goodness, and more especially in the life to come. There is enough in God to answer all... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 142:6-7

Psalms 142:6-7. Attend unto my cry, &c. O let my importunate cry prevail for some relief; which will come most seasonably in this exceeding great necessity; for I am brought very low And if thou do not help me I shall quite sink. Deliver me from my persecutors Either tie their hands, or turn their hearts; break their power, or blast their projects; restrain them, or rescue me. For they are stronger than I And it will be to thine honour to take part with the weakest. Deliver me... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 142:1-7

Psalm 140 - 143 Troubles for the godlyThese four psalms are similar, and from the title of Psalms 142:0 it appears that all four belong to the time when David was fleeing from Saul. (See introductory notes to Psalms 34:0.)Treachery and slander are the chief weapons that David’s enemies use to attack him. These men have the poison of snakes and the cunning of hunters (140:1-5). But Yahweh is David’s God, his defender in whom he trusts for victory (6-8). David’s enemies will receive a fitting... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 142:4

beheld. Supply Ellipsis: "beheld [on my left hand], but", &c. know = regard, or recognize. my soul = me (emphatic). Hebrew. nephesh. App-13 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 142:5

the land of the living. See note on Ezekiel 26:20 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 142:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 142:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 142:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 142:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 142:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 142:6-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 142:1-7

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 142:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 142:5

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