Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Pay attention to my cry, for I have been brought very low. Deliver me from my tormentors, for they are far too strong for me.
New American Standard Bible
For I am
Deliver me from my persecutors,
For they are too
King James Version
Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
Holman Bible
for I am very weak.
Rescue me from those who pursue me,
for they are too strong for me.
A Conservative Version
Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I.
American Standard Version
Attend unto my cry; For I am brought very low: Deliver me from my persecutors; For they are stronger than I.
Amplified
“Give attention to my cry,
For I am brought very low;
Rescue me from my persecutors,
For they are stronger than I.
Bible in Basic English
Give ear to my cry, for I am made very low: take me out of the hands of my haters, for they are stronger than I.
Darby Translation
Attend unto my cry, for I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I.
Julia Smith Translation
Attend to my cry, for I languished greatly: deliver me from those pursuing me, for they were strengthened above me.
King James 2000
Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low. Deliver me from my pursuers, for they are stronger than I.
Modern King James verseion
Hear my cry; for I am brought very low; deliver me from my pursuers; for they are stronger than I.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Consider my complaint, for I am brought very low. O deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me.
NET Bible
Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.
New Heart English Bible
Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than me.
The Emphasized Bible
Attend thou unto my loud cry, for I am brought very low, - Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are stronger than I.
Webster
Attend to my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
World English Bible
Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. deliver me from my persecutors, For they are stronger than me.
Youngs Literal Translation
Attend Thou unto my loud cry, For I have become very low, Deliver Thou me from my pursuers, For they have been stronger than I.
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 142:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Cry Of Distress
5 So I cry to you, Lord, declaring, "You are my refuge, my only possession while I am on this earth." 6 Pay attention to my cry, for I have been brought very low. Deliver me from my tormentors, for they are far too strong for me. 7 Break me out of this prison, so I can give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will deal generously with me. A Davidic Song
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 79:8
Don't charge us for previous iniquity, but let your compassion come quickly to us, for we have been brought very low.
Psalm 116:6
the LORD watches over the innocent; I was brought low, and he delivered me.
Psalm 17:1
LORD, hear my just plea! Pay attention to my cry! Listen to my prayer, since it does not come from lying lips.
1 Samuel 24:14
After whom is the king of Israel going out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog or a single flea?
Psalm 3:1
LORD, I have so many persecutors! Many are rising up against me!
Psalm 18:17
He delivered me from my strong enemies, from those who hated me because they were stronger than I.
Psalm 38:19
But my enemies are alive and well; those who hate me for no reason are numerous.
Psalm 44:24-26
Why are you hiding your face? Why are you ignoring our affliction and oppression?
Psalm 57:3-4
He will send help from heaven to deliver me from those who harass and despise me. Interlude God will send his gracious love and truth.
Psalm 59:3
Look, they lie in ambush for my life; these violent men gather together against me, but not because of any transgression or sin of mine, LORD.
Psalm 136:23
He it is who remembered us in our lowly circumstances, for his gracious love is everlasting
Psalm 143:3
For those who oppose me are pursuing my life, crushing me to the ground, making me sit in darkness like those who died long ago.
Psalm 143:7
Answer me quickly, LORD; my spirit is failing. Do not hide your face from me; otherwise, I will become like those who descend to the Pit,
Romans 8:33
Who will accuse God's elect? It is God who justifies!
Romans 8:37
In all these things we are triumphantly victorious due to the one who loved us.