Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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
I call out to you, O Jehovah. I say: You are my refuge, my own inheritance in this world of the living.
6
For I am
Deliver me from my persecutors,
For they are too
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 79:8
Do not hold the crimes of our ancestors against us. Reach out to us soon with your compassion, because we are helpless.
Psalm 116:6
Jehovah protects defenseless people (simple ones). When I was weak, he saved me.
Psalm 17:1
([Psalm of David]) Hear my plea for justice, O Jehovah. Pay attention to my cry. Open your ears to my prayer, spoken without deceit.
1 Samuel 24:14
Why should the king of Israel be out chasing me, anyway? I am as worthless as a dead dog or a flea.
Psalm 3:1
([Psalm of David]) O Jehovah, look how my enemies have increased! Many are attacking me.
Psalm 18:17
He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, because they were too strong for me.
Psalm 38:19
My mortal enemies are growing stronger. Many hate me for no reason.
Psalm 44:24-26
Why do you hide your face? Why do you forget our suffering and misery?
Psalm 57:3-4
He will send from heaven, and save me, He rebukes the one who is pursuing me. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth.
Psalm 59:3
They lie in ambush for me right here! Fierce men attack me, O Jehovah, but not because of any disobedience.
Psalm 136:23
He remembered us in our low estate. His loving kindness is everlasting.
Psalm 143:3
For the enemy has persecuted me. He has crushed my life to the ground. He has made me dwell in dark places, like those who have long been dead.
Psalm 143:7
Answer me quickly, O Jehovah for my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will become like those who go down to the pit.
Romans 8:33
Who will bring any charge against the ones God has chosen? It is God who justifies (makes righteous).
Romans 8:37
In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.