The sound of my cry went up to the Lord; with my voice I made my prayer for grace to the Lord.
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I put all my sorrows before him; and made clear to him all my trouble.
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When my spirit is overcome, your eyes are on my goings; nets have been secretly placed in the way in which I go.
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Looking to my right side, I saw no man who was my friend: I had no safe place; no one had any care for my soul.
Psalms 142:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 142:1 say?
Psalms 142:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ The sound of my cry went up to the Lord; with my voice I made my prayer for grace to the Lord.”
Where is Psalms 142:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 142:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 142, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 142:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 142:1 in?
Psalms 142:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 142:1?
Psalms 142:1 reads (BBE): “ The sound of my cry went up to the Lord; with my voice I made my prayer for grace to the Lord.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.