O Lord, rescue me from my enemies. I have fled to you.
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Teach me to do your will. For you are my God. Your good Spirit will lead me into the righteous land.
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For the sake of your name, O Lord, you will revive me in your fairness. You will lead my soul out of tribulation.
12
And you will scatter my enemies in your mercy. And you will destroy all those who afflict my soul. For I am your servant.
Psalms 142:12 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 142:12 say?
Psalms 142:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you will scatter my enemies in your mercy. And you will destroy all those who afflict my soul. For I am your servant. ”
Where is Psalms 142:12 in the Bible?
Psalms 142:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 142, verse 12.
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 142:12.
What translation should I read Psalms 142:12 in?
Psalms 142:12 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 142:12?
Psalms 142:12 reads (CPDV): “And you will scatter my enemies in your mercy. And you will destroy all those who afflict my soul. For I am your servant. ” 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.