Psalms 142 — Jamieson–Fausset–Brown
142:1
1. with my voice--audibly, because earnestly.
142:2
2. (Compare Psa 62:8). I poured out my complaint--or, "a sad musing."
142:3
3. thou knewest ... path--The appeal is indicative of conscious innocence; knowest it to be right, and that my affliction is owing to the snares of enemies, and is not deserved (compare Psa 42:4; 61:2).
142:4
4. Utter desolation is meant. right hand--the place of a protector (Psa 110:5). cared for--literally, "sought after," to do good.
142:5
5. (Compare Psa 31:14; 62:7).
142:6
6. (Compare Psa 17:1).
142:7
7. (Compare Psa 25:17). that I may praise--literally, "for praising," or, "that Thy name may be praised," that is, by the righteous, who shall surround me with sympathizing joy (Psa 35:27).