Psalms 142:5 nasb — I cried out to You, O LORD; I said, "You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.

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"I cried out to You, O LORD; I said, "You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living."

— Psalms 142:5, NASB

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KJV
“I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.”
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ASV
“I cried unto thee, O Jehovah; I said, Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. ”
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WEB
“I cried to you, Yahweh. I said, "You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living."”
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NET
“I cry out to you, O LORD; I say,“You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living.””
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Psalms 142 — Context

I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before Him.

When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, You knew my path. In the way where I walk They have hidden a trap for me.

Look to the right and see; For there is no one who regards me; There is no escape for me; No one cares for my soul.

I cried out to You, O LORD; I said, "You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.

"Give heed to my cry, For I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are too strong for me.

"Bring my soul out of prison, So that I may give thanks to Your name; The righteous will surround me, For You will deal bountifully with me."

Psalms 142:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 142:5 say?

Psalms 142:5 in the NASB reads: “I cried out to You, O LORD; I said, "You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.”

Where is Psalms 142:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 142:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 142, verse 5.

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 142:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 142:5 in?

Psalms 142:5 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 142:5?

Psalms 142:5 reads (NASB): “I cried out to You, O LORD; I said, "You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.” 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.

Psalms 142:5 nasb — I cried out to You, O LORD; I said, "You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.

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