Psalms 142:6
Psalms 142:6 in Multiple Translations
Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
Attend unto my cry; For I am brought very low: Deliver me from my persecutors; For they are stronger than I.
Give ear to my cry, for I am made very low: take me out of the hands of my haters, for they are stronger than I.
Please listen to my sad cry, for I'm feeling very low. Please save me from those who are after me, for they're too strong for me.
Hearken vnto my crye, for I am brought very lowe: deliuer me from my persecuters, for they are too strong for me.
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.
Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me.
Attend to my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
I stretched forth my hands to thee: my soul is as earth without water unto thee.
Listen to me while I cry out to you for help, because I am very distressed. Rescue/Save me from those who are pursuing me, because they are very strong, with the result that I cannot escape from them.
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Psalms 142:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זָעַ֥קְתִּי
אֵלֶ֗י/ךָ
יְה֫וָ֥ה
אָ֭מַרְתִּי
אַתָּ֣ה
מַחְסִ֑/י
חֶ֝לְקִ֗/י
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
הַֽ/חַיִּים
זָעַ֥קְתִּי
zâʻaq
H2199
to cry out
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
אֵלֶ֗י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
יְה֫וָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אָ֭מַרְתִּי
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
מַחְסִ֑/י
machăçeh
H4268
refuge
N-ms | Suff
חֶ֝לְקִ֗/י
chêleq
H2506
portion
N-ms | Suff
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
הַֽ/חַיִּים
chay
H2416
alive
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 142:6
זָעַ֥קְתִּי
zâʻaq
H2199
"to cry out"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This verb means to cry out for help or announce something publicly, often in a loud voice, like a herald calling people together. It is used in the Bible to describe people crying out to God for aid. It can also mean to summon or assemble people.
Definition: 1) to cry, cry out, call, call for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call (to one's aid) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in need) 1b) (Niphal) to be assembled, be called together, be joined together 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to call, call out, call together, summon 1c2) to make a crying, proclaim 1c3) to have a proclamation made 1c4) to call out to, call out at Aramaic equivalent: ze.iq (זְעִ֑ק "to cry out" H2200)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), come with such a company, gather (together), cause to be proclaimed. See also: Exodus 2:23; Nehemiah 9:28; Psalms 22:6.
אֵלֶ֗י/ךָ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְה֫וָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אָ֭מַרְתִּי
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אַתָּ֣ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
מַחְסִ֑/י
machăçeh
H4268
"refuge"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means a safe place to go, like a shelter from a storm. It appears in the Bible as a place of hope and trust, where people can find refuge from danger. In Psalm 71:3, God is called a rock of refuge.
Definition: 1) refuge, shelter 1a) from rain or storm, from danger 1b) of falsehood
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: hope, (place of) refuge, shelter, trust. See also: Job 24:8; Psalms 94:22; Psalms 14:6.
חֶ֝לְקִ֗/י
chêleq
H2506
"portion"
N-ms | Suff
Smoothness can refer to flattering words, but also to an inheritance or a portion of something. It appears in Psalms and Proverbs, describing the smooth tongue of a deceiver.
Definition: 1) portion, share, part, territory 1a) portion, share 1b) portion, tract, parcel (of land) 1c) one's portion, one's possession 1d) (chosen) portion 1e) portion, award (from God) Aramaic equivalent: cha.laq (חֲלָק "portion" H2508)
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: flattery, inheritance, part, [idiom] partake, portion. See also: Genesis 14:24; Job 27:13; Psalms 16:5.
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
הַֽ/חַיִּים
chay
H2416
"alive"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 142:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 142:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 142:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 142:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 142:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 142:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 142:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 142:6
- Sermons on Psalms 142:6
Context — I Lift My Voice to the LORD
4Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul.
5I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”
6Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they 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
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 79:8 | Do not hold past sins against us; let Your compassion come quickly, for we are brought low. |
| 2 | Psalms 116:6 | The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me. |
| 3 | Psalms 136:23 | He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever. |
| 4 | Psalms 17:1 | Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer— it comes from lips free of deceit. |
| 5 | Romans 8:33 | Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. |
| 6 | Psalms 143:7 | Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 24:14 | Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea? |
| 8 | Psalms 59:3 | See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. |
| 9 | Psalms 18:17 | He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. |
| 10 | Romans 8:37 | No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. |
Psalms 142:6 Summary
This verse is about the psalmist crying out to God for help when he's feeling really down and overwhelmed. He's being chased by people who are too strong for him, and he needs God to rescue him. It's like when we're feeling really scared or alone, and we need someone to help us - that's when we can cry out to God, just like the psalmist did, and trust in His goodness and faithfulness as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'brought quite low' in Psalms 142:6?
To be 'brought quite low' means to be humbled or oppressed, often to the point of feeling helpless or hopeless, as seen in Psalms 38:6 where David also expresses his distress and despair.
Why does the psalmist ask God to rescue him from his pursuers?
The psalmist asks God to rescue him because his pursuers are too strong for him, and he recognizes his own weakness and limitations, as expressed in 2 Corinthians 12:10 where Paul also acknowledges his weakness and reliance on God's strength.
Is it okay to cry out to God when we're feeling overwhelmed?
Yes, it's not only okay but also necessary to cry out to God when we're feeling overwhelmed, as seen in Psalms 142:6 and also in Psalms 55:22 where it says to cast our cares on God because He cares for us.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing our own limitations and weaknesses, and crying out to God for help and rescue, just as the psalmist did, and trusting in His goodness and faithfulness as seen in Lamentations 3:22-23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel 'brought quite low' and how can I cry out to God for rescue?
- How do I respond when I feel pursued or overwhelmed by my circumstances, and what can I learn from the psalmist's example?
- In what ways can I trust in God's strength and goodness, even when my own strength is failing, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
- What does it mean to me that God is my refuge and portion, as expressed in Psalms 142:5, and how can I live out this truth in my everyday life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 142:6
Attend unto my cry,.... His prayer and supplication for help in his distress, which he desires might be hearkened unto and answered; for I am brought very low; in his spirit, in the exercise of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 142:6
Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. Attend unto my cry - (Psalms 17:1; Psalms 61:1).
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 142:6
Psalms 142:6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.Ver. 6. For I am brought very low] Exhausted and drawn dry; utterly wasted, and disabled to help myself any way, Depauperatus sum (Vat.).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 142:6
Verse 6. I am brought very low] Never was I so near total ruin before. Deliver me from my persecutors] They are now in full possession of the only means of my escape. They are stronger than I.] What am I and my men against this well-appointed armed multitude, with their king at their head.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 142:6
6. A mosaic of phrases which occur elsewhere. Cp. Psalms 17:1; Psalms 79:8; Psalms 7:1; Psalms 31:15; Psalms 18:17.
Barnes' Notes on 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.
Sermons on Psalms 142:6
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A Plea for Relief Part 3 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith continues his verse-by-verse study through the Bible, focusing on Psalm 142 and 143. He begins by acknowledging his low state and pleading for de |
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A Child Is in the Well! by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the miraculous rescue of a child from a well, emphasizing the divine providence and the chain of events orchestrated by God to save a life. He reflects o |
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The Divine Rememberer by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes God's unwavering memory and faithfulness towards humanity, contrasting it with our tendency to forget Him. He reflects on the biblical instances where God reme |
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Our Condition - God's Mercy! by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the poetic records of God's mercy in the Psalms, reflecting on Israel's history as a mirror of our own spiritual journey. He emphasizes our low condition du |
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Hear Me, Hold Me, Hide Me by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe preaches on the three key words that summarize David's cry in Psalms 17: hear, hold, and hide. David calls on the Lord to hear his just cause, emphasizing the import |
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Jesus Christ the Righteous Psalm 17 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the two foundational principles of divine life found in Psalms 16 and 17: trust in God and the consciousness of righteousness. He explains that while t |
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(1 Peter - Part 27): Who Is He That Will Harm You? by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher describes the physical deterioration of a man who is nearing death. Despite his weakened state, the preacher emphasizes that the devil and death cannot |