Psalm 142:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 142:4-7

The psalmist here tells us, for our instruction, 1. How he was disowned and deserted by his friends, Ps. 142:4. When he was in favour at court he seemed to have a great interest, but when he was made an out-law, and it was dangerous for any one to harbour him (witness Ahimelech's fate), then no man would know him, but every body was shy of him. He looked on his right hand for an advocate (Ps. 109:31), some friend or other to speak a good word for him; but, since Jonathan's appearing for him... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 142:7

Bring my soul out of prison ,.... Not out of purgatory, to which some Popish writers wrest these words very absurdly; nor out of the prison of his body, as Joseph Ben Gorion F16 Hist. Heb. l. 6. c. 20. p. 610. ; knowing that none but God had a power of removing it from thence; but out of the cave, where he was detained as in a prison, while Saul and his men were about the mouth of it; or rather out of all his straits, distresses, and difficulties, which surrounded and pressed him on... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 142:7

Bring my soul out of prison - Bring נפשי naphshi , my life, out of this cave in which it is now imprisoned; Saul and his men being in possession of the entrance. The righteous shall compass me about - יכתרו yachtiru , they shall crown me; perhaps meaning that the pious Jews, on the death of Saul, would cheerfully join together to make him king, being convinced that God, by his bountiful dealings with him, intended that it should be so. The old Psalter, which is imperfect from the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:1-7

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:1-7

Our resource in extremity. Few passages in Scripture more aptly illustrate the words, "They learn in suffering what they teach in song," than does this psalm. In a few strong sentences we have placed before us— I. THE EXTREMITY OF HUMAN TROUBLE . David is "brought very low." His persecutors are too strong for him ( Psalms 142:6 ), too numerous; moreover, they are very wily, their stratagems are clever, and they involve him in great peril ( Psalms 142:3 ). He is abandoned... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:1-7

When my spirit was overwhelmed. This is said to be one of David's cave psalms. There are some seven or eight which, according to their inscriptions, have to do with David's persecution by Saul. What cave is meant, whether Adullam or Engedi, we do not know. I. HERE IS A MOST DISTRESSFUL CONDITION SET FORTH . It is described: 1. As being overwhelmed . ( Psalms 142:3 .) As if some fierce flood had rushed down upon him and his, and with sore difficulty they could... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:1-7

A cry for deliverance. "The last of the eight psalms to be referred to David's persecution by Saul. Supposed to describe his thoughts and feelings when he was in the "cave," though whether of Adullam or of Engedi is not clear. It expresses the cleaving of the heart to God, the deep sense of loneliness, the cry for deliverance, the confidence that that deliverance will call forth the sympathy and the joy of many others." I. IMPORTUNATE PRAYER UTTERED ALOUD WITH VOICE AND ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:7

Bring my soul out of prison. The word "prison" is used symbolically, as a metaphor for trouble and distress (comp. Psalms 88:8 ; Psalms 107:10-14 ). That I may praise thy Name ; or, "that men may praise thy Name." David's deliverance from his enemies would cause the godly generally to "praise the Lord." The righteous shall compass me about ; rather, in me shall the righteous triumph (Kay, Cheyne). Viewing my cause as their own, they will glory in my deliverance (comp. Psalms 35:27... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:7

God's bountifulness. "Thou shalt deal bountifully with me." The point here seems to be that an unusual experience of the Divine goodness, in one particular case, excites the attention of others who trust in God, and becomes, for them, an inspiration to increased confidence in God. I. GOD 'S BOUNTIFULNESS AS OUR IMPRESSION OF GOD 'S DEALINGS WITH US . It is not the constant impression. Sometimes we have to say, "My purposes are broken off;" "He hath hedged up my... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 142:7

Bring my soul out of prison - Bring me out of my present condition which is like a prison. I am as it were shut up; I am encompassed with foes; I do not know how to escape. Compare Psalms 25:17.That I may praise thy name - Not merely for my own sake, but that I may have occasion more abundantly to praise thee; that thus “thou” mayest be honored; an object at all times much more important than our own welfare - even than our salvation.The righteous shall compass me about - They shall come to me... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 142:4-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 142:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 142:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 142:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 142:7

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