Psalms 142:2

What does Psalms 142:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 142:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I pour out my complaint before him; I show before him my trouble.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I pour out my complaint before him; I show before him my trouble.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I put all my sorrows before him; and made clear to him all my trouble.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I pour forth before Him my meditation, My distress before Him I declare.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight no man living shall be justified.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I pour out my plaint before him; I shew before him my trouble.

Context

v.1I cry with my voice unto Jehovah; With my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication.

v.2This passage

v.3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walk Have they hidden a snare for me.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 26:16

    Jehovah, in trouble have they visited thee; they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them.

  • Psalms 62:8

    Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. [Selah

  • Philippians 4:6

    In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

  • Romans 8:26

    And in like manner the Spirit also helpeth our infirmity: for we know not how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered;

  • Hebrews 5:7

    Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear,

  • 1 Samuel 1:15

    And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I poured out my soul before Jehovah.

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