Psalm 142:2

Modern

I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him.

Traditional

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

Literal

I pour out before Him my complaint; I declare my distress before Him.

Latin

Effundo in conspectu ejus orationem meam, et tribulationem meam ante ipsum pronuntio:

Hebrew

English

I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him.

Although overwhelmed by his persecutors (Psalm 142:6), the psalmist seeks wisdom from the Lord.

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.

In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).

Theme notes and profiles

Romans 8:26
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.
Isaiah 26:16
O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer.
Philippians 4:6–7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
Psalm 62:8
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah
Psalm 102:1–28
A 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.
1 Samuel 1:15–16
“No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have not had any wine or strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD.
Psalm 18:4–6
The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me.
Psalm 42:4
These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the festive procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise.