Psalms 142
AOSNPsalms 142:1-7
when he was in the cave: Compare Psalm 57:1.
The psalmist faces severe persecution, so he cries to the Lord, and the Lord will rescue him.
Psalms 142:1-3
Although overwhelmed by his persecutors (Psalm 142:6), the psalmist seeks wisdom from the Lord.
Psalms 142:3-4
The psalmist feels deep despair (see Psalm 77:3), and the Lord helps him in his distress. The psalmist trusts in the Lord's wisdom (see Psalm 139) but mourns being trapped by evil people (5:9–10; 140:5; 141:9; 142:3).
Psalms 142:5
Even when alone, the psalmist trusts the Lord, who is his life (see Psalms 9:9; 16:5; 27:13).
Psalms 142:6-7
Though overwhelmed by loneliness and trouble, the psalmist focuses on the Lord’s goodness and protection. He knows that the Lord alone is his Redeemer, so he offers his praise.
Psalms 142:7
He feels trapped and stressed, similar to being in prison (see Psalm 107:10).
Aquifer Open Study Notes © 2026 Mission Mutual, an adaptation of the Tyndale Open Study Notes © 2023 Tyndale House Publishers. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.