New International VersionListen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.
New Living TranslationHear my cry, for I am very low. Rescue me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me.
English Standard VersionAttend to my cry, for I am brought very low! Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me!
Berean Standard BibleListen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
King James BibleAttend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
New King James VersionAttend to my cry, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are stronger than I.
New American Standard Bible“Give Your attention to my cry, For I have been brought very low; Rescue me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me.
NASB 1995“Give heed to my cry, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me.
NASB 1977“Give heed to my cry, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me.
Legacy Standard BibleGive heed to my cry of lamentation, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me.
Amplified Bible“Give attention to my cry, For I am brought very low; Rescue me from my persecutors, For they are stronger than I.
Christian Standard BibleListen to my cry, for I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.
Holman Christian Standard BibleListen to my cry, for I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.
American Standard VersionAttend unto my cry; For I am brought very low: Deliver me from my persecutors; For they are stronger than I.
Contemporary English VersionHelp! They are chasing me, and they are too strong.
English Revised VersionAttend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationPay attention to my cry for help because I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me because they are too strong for me.
Good News TranslationListen to my cry for help, for I am sunk in despair. Save me from my enemies; they are too strong for me.
International Standard VersionPay attention to my cry, for I have been brought very low. Deliver me from my tormentors, for they are far too strong for me.
NET BibleListen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.
New Heart English BibleListen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than me.
Webster's Bible TranslationAttend to my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleListen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
World English BibleListen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAttend to my loud cry, "" For I have become very low, "" Deliver me from my pursuers, "" For they have been stronger than I.
Young's Literal Translation Attend Thou unto my loud cry, For I have become very low, Deliver Thou me from my pursuers, For they have been stronger than I.
Smith's Literal TranslationAttend to my cry, for I languished greatly: deliver me from those pursuing me, for they were strengthened above me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAttend to my supplication: for I am brought very low. Deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAttend to my supplication. For I have been humbled exceedingly. Free me from my persecutors, for they have been fortified against me.
New American Bible
Listen to my cry for help, for I am brought very low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
New Revised Standard Version
Give heed to my cry, for I am brought very low. Save me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
Attend to my cry; for I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Give ear to my request because I have been very humbled; save me from my persecutors, because they are stronger than I.OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
Attend unto my cry; For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors; For they are too strong for me.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Attend to my supplication, for I am brought very low; deliver me from them that persecute me; for they are stronger than I.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context I Lift My Voice to the LORD… 5I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” 6Listentomy cry,forI am broughtquite low.Rescue mefrommy pursuers,forthey are too strong for me.7Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me.…
Cross References Psalm 18:6In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.
Psalm 31:9Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eyes fail from sorrow, my soul and body as well.
Psalm 69:16-18Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion. / Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly! / Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.
Psalm 86:1A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
Psalm 102:1-2A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You. / Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call.
Psalm 116:1-4I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. / Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. / The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow. ...
Psalm 130:1-2A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD! / O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.
Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 43:2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Isaiah 49:13Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.
Jeremiah 33:3Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.
Lamentations 3:55-57I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.” / You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”
Matthew 11:28-30Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
Luke 18:7-8Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”
John 14:13-14And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.
Treasury of Scripture Attend to my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. for I am Psalm 44:24-26 Wherefore hidest thou thy face,and forgettest our affliction and our oppression? … Psalm 79:8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low. Psalm 116:6 The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. for they Psalm 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! manyare they that rise up against me. Psalm 38:19 But mine enemiesare lively,and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied. Psalm 57:3,4 He shall send from heaven, and save mefrom the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth… Jump to Previous AttendCryDeliverDesperateEarHandsHeedLowNeedPersecutorsPursuePursuersRescueStrongStrongerJump to Next AttendCryDeliverDesperateEarHandsHeedLowNeedPersecutorsPursuePursuersRescueStrongStrongerPsalm 142 1.David shows that in his trouble all his comfort was in prayer unto GodListen to my cryThis phrase reflects the psalmist's urgent plea for God's attention and intervention. In the biblical context, crying out to God is a common expression of dependence and faith, seen throughout the Psalms and other scriptures (e.g., Psalm 18:6, Exodus 2:23). It signifies a deep, heartfelt prayer, often in times of distress. The act of crying out is not just about vocalizing needs but is a demonstration of trust in God's ability to hear and respond. for I am brought quite low
The psalmist acknowledges a state of deep humility and desperation. This phrase indicates a period of intense personal suffering or oppression, which is a recurring theme in David's life, particularly during his time fleeing from King Saul (1 Samuel 22:1-2). The expression of being "brought low" can also be seen as a type of Christ, who humbled Himself and experienced suffering (Philippians 2:7-8). It highlights the human condition of vulnerability and the need for divine intervention. Rescue me from my pursuers
David often faced literal enemies, such as Saul and his army, who sought his life. This plea for rescue is both a request for physical deliverance and a metaphor for spiritual salvation. The concept of God as a rescuer is prevalent throughout the Bible, with God delivering Israel from Egypt (Exodus 14) and ultimately providing salvation through Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:13). The term "pursuers" can also symbolize spiritual adversaries, aligning with New Testament teachings on spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6:12). for they are too strong for me
This admission of weakness underscores the psalmist's reliance on God's strength rather than his own. It reflects the biblical principle that God's power is made perfect in human weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Historically, David faced formidable foes, yet he consistently turned to God for strength and victory. This phrase also points to the ultimate victory over sin and death achieved through Christ, who conquered what humanity could not (1 Corinthians 15:57). Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often found himself in dire situations, pursued by enemies such as King Saul. 2. Cave of AdullamA possible setting for this psalm, where David sought refuge while fleeing from Saul, highlighting his sense of isolation and desperation. 3. PursuersRepresents the enemies or adversaries that David faced, symbolizing any overwhelming force or situation in a believer's life. 4. GodThe ultimate rescuer and listener of David's cries, representing divine intervention and support. 5. PrayerThe act of crying out to God, which is central to this psalm and reflects a deep reliance on divine help. Teaching Points Acknowledging Our WeaknessRecognize that, like David, we often face situations that are too strong for us to handle alone. Admitting our limitations is the first step toward seeking God's help. The Power of PrayerDavid's cry to God demonstrates the importance of prayer as a means of communicating our deepest needs and fears to God. Prayer is a powerful tool for seeking divine intervention. God as Our RescuerTrust in God's ability to rescue us from overwhelming circumstances. Just as David relied on God for deliverance, we too can have confidence in His power and faithfulness. Finding Strength in GodIn moments of weakness, we can find strength in God. His strength is made perfect in our weakness, and He is always ready to support us when we call upon Him. Community and SupportWhile David was physically alone, he was spiritually supported by God. This reminds us of the importance of seeking spiritual support and community in times of trouble. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 142
Why does David, in Psalm 58, invoke violent divine judgment (verse 6) when other passages emphasize mercy?
Psalm 6:6 - Does the Psalmist's prolonged suffering challenge the belief that God responds swiftly to the cries of the faithful?
Why does Psalm 43:2 suggest God has forsaken the writer, when other passages emphasize God's constant presence?
Psalm 142:2 portrays a direct plea to God--how does this align with the skeptic's view that supernatural intervention lacks scientific proof?Verse 6. - Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low (comp. Psalm 79:8; and see also Deuteronomy 28:43; Judges 6:6; Psalm 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."
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Listenהַקְשִׁ֤יבָה ׀(haq·šî·ḇāh)Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7181:To prick up the ears, hearkentoאֶֽל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tomy cry,רִנָּתִי֮(rin·nā·ṯî)Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7440:A creaking, shoutforכִּֽי־(kî-)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionI am broughtדַלּ֪וֹתִ֫י(ḏal·lō·w·ṯî)Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1809:To slacken, be feeble, to be oppressedquite low.מְאֹ֥ד(mə·’ōḏ)Adverb
Strong's 3966:Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedilyRescueהַצִּילֵ֥נִי(haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5337:To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliverme fromמִמֶּֽנִּי׃(mim·men·nî)Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 4480:A part of, from, out ofmy pursuers,מֵרֹדְפַ֑י(mê·rō·ḏə·p̄ay)Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7291:To pursue, chase, persecuteforכִּ֖י(kî)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionthey are too strong for me.אָמְצ֣וּ(’ā·mə·ṣū)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 553:To be stout, strong, bold, alert
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