Psalms 142 — Overview

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Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. Of the word "maschil", See Gill on "Ps 32:1", title. This psalm is called a prayer, as some others are, the ninetieth and hundred second psalms: and was composed by David when either in the cave of Adullam, 1Sa 22:1; or rather in the cave at Engedi, where he cut off Saul's skirt, 1Sa 24:3; as Jarchi and Kimchi think.

The psalm represents the troubles of David, and of the Messiah his antitype, and is applicable to the church of God, or to any particular soul when in distress.Ver. 1. I cried unto the Lord with my voice,....

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commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.sermonShowing It Before HimWhat the trouble of the psalmist was it is impossible for us to say. It was so bitter in its onset that his spirit was overwhelmed within him.George H. Morrison sermonGod KnowsIt is often a deep relief in trouble to have someone with whom the grief may be shared.George H. Morrison