Psalms 142:1
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
I cried to the LORD with my voice; with my voice to the LORD did I make my supplication.
American King James Version (AKJV)
I cried to the LORD with my voice; with my voice to the LORD did I make my supplication.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I cry with my voice unto Jehovah; With my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
<Maschil. Of David. A prayer when he was in the hole of the rock.> The sound of my cry went up to the Lord; with my voice I made my prayer for grace to the Lord.
Webster's Revision
Maschil of David; a prayer when he was in the cave. I cried to the LORD with my voice; with my voice to the LORD I made my supplication.
World English Bible
I cry with my voice to Yahweh. With my voice, I ask Yahweh for mercy.
English Revised Version (ERV)
Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer. I cry with my voice unto the LORD; with my voice unto the LORD do I make supplication.
Definitions for Psalms 142:1
Clarke's Psalms 142:1 Bible Commentary
I cried unto the Lord - See on Psalm 141:1 (note).
Barnes's Psalms 142:1 Bible Commentary
I cried unto the Lord with my voice - See the notes at Psalm 3:4, where the language is the same. He uttered a loud and audible prayer, though he was alone. It was not a mental ejaculation, but he gave expression to his desires.
With my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication - See Psalm 30:8. The Hebrew word rendered "did make my supplication," means to implore favor or mercy. It denotes the language of petition and entreaty, not the language of claim.
