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Psalms 142
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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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I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
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Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
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Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
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Chapter Study & Analysis
Overview
Psalm 142 is a Maschil of David written when he was in the cave. He cries out that "no man cared for my soul" and declares the Lord is his refuge.
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. When Overwhelmed: "When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path" (v. 3). God knows the way out when we don't.2. God is Enough: When earthly helpers fail, the Lord is our "portion in the land of the living" (v. 5).
Practical Lessons
FORMAL PRAYER
I cried unto the Lord with my voice. Thou art my refuge and my portion. Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name. Amen.