Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 142:3
Psalms 142:3. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me And ready to sink under the burden of grief and fear: when I was quite at a loss what steps to take, and almost ready to despair; then thou knewest my path That is, practically, so as to direct me what way I should take, in order that I might escape Saul and his men: or, thou knowest my sincerity and innocence, the straight path in which I have walked, and that I am not such a one as my persecutors represent me. And it was, and is, a... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 142:1-2
Psalms 142:1-2. I cried unto the Lord, &c. Hebrew, אזעק , I will cry unto the Lord The words express the resolution he formed, when all human help failed, to have recourse again, as he often had had before, unto God in prayer, whom he had repeatedly made his refuge and strength, and found to be his present help in trouble. Unto the Lord did I make, &c. Rather, will I make my supplication: I poured out, I will pour out my complaint Namely, fully, fervently, and confidently.... read more