Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Though my spirit grows faint within me, you are aware of my path. Wherever I go, they have hidden a trap for me.
New American Standard Bible
You knew my path.
In the way where I walk
They have
King James Version
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
Holman Bible
You know my way.
they have hidden a trap for me.
A Conservative Version
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, thou knew my path. In the way in which I walk they have hidden a snare for me.
American Standard Version
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walk Have they hidden a snare for me.
Amplified
When my spirit was overwhelmed and weak within me [wrapped in darkness],
You knew my path.
In the way where I walk
They have hidden a trap for me.
Bible in Basic English
When my spirit is overcome, your eyes are on my goings; nets have been secretly placed in the way in which I go.
Darby Translation
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they hidden a snare for me.
Julia Smith Translation
In my spirit languishing upon me, and thou knewest my beaten paths. In the way which I shall go they hid a snare for me.
King James 2000
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then you knew my path. In the way in which I walked have they secretly laid a snare for me.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When my spirit faints within me, you know my way. On the path where I walk, they have hidden a trap for me;
Modern King James verseion
When my spirit fainted within me, then You knew my path. In the way in which I walked they have secretly laid a snare for me.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When my spirit is in heaviness, thou knowest my path: in the way wherein I walk have they privily laid a snare for me.
NET Bible
Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.
New Heart English Bible
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my path. In the way in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.
The Emphasized Bible
When my spirit fainted concerning myself, then, thou, didst take note of my path, - In the course which I was about to take, they had hidden a snare for me.
Webster
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way in which I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
World English Bible
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my path. In the way in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.
Youngs Literal Translation
When my spirit hath been feeble in me, Then Thou hast known my path; In the way in which I walk, They have hid a snare for me.
Themes
Divine Knowledge » All the ways of men are known to God
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » All the ways of men are known to God
Knowledge » God's » All the ways of men are known to God
Snares laid » General references to
God, Wisdom of » Exhibited in knowing » The afflictions of saints
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 142:3
Prayers for Psalm 142:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Cry Of Distress
2 I pour out my complaint to him, telling him all of my troubles. 3 Though my spirit grows faint within me, you are aware of my path. Wherever I go, they have hidden a trap for me. 4 I look to my right and observe no one is concerned about me. There is nowhere I can go for refuge, and no one cares for me.
Cross References
Psalm 140:5
The arrogant have laid a trap for me; they have spread a net with ropes, lining it with snares along the way. Interlude
Psalm 143:4
As a result, my spirit is desolate within me, and my mind within me is appalled.
Job 23:10
Because he knows the road on which I travel, when he had tested me, I'll come out like gold.
Psalm 1:6
For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will be destroyed.
Psalm 17:3
When you probe my heart, and examine me at night; when you refine me, you will find nothing wrong, for I have determined that I will not transgress with my mouth.
Psalm 22:14
I am poured out like water; all my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax, melting within me.
Psalm 31:4
Rescue me from the net that they concealed to trap me; for you are my strength.
Psalm 35:7-8
Without justification they laid a snare for me; without justification they dug a pit to trap me.
Psalm 56:6
They gather together and hide in ambush. They watch my every step as they lie in wait for my life.
Psalm 61:2
From the end of the earth I will cry to you whenever my heart is overwhelmed. Place me on the rock that's too high for me.
Psalm 77:3
I remember God, and I groan; I meditate, while my spirit grows faint. Interlude
Psalm 102:4
Withered like grass, my heart is overwhelmed, and I have even forgotten to eat my food.
Psalm 139:2-4
You know when I rest and when I am active. You understand what I am thinking when I am distant from you.
Psalm 141:9
Protect me from the trap laid for me and from the snares of those who practice evil.
Jeremiah 18:22
Let a cry be heard from their houses because you have brought a raiding party against them suddenly. For they have dug a pit to capture me and have set traps for my feet.
Matthew 22:15
Then the Pharisees went and planned how to trap Jesus in conversation.
Mark 14:33-36
He took Peter, James, and John along with him, and he began to feel distressed and troubled.