Psalm 142:4

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.

I looked, etc

Refuge

1 Samuel 23:11

1 Samuel 27:1

General references

Lamentations 3:55

Bible References

I looked, etc

I have become an object of reproach to all my enemies, especially to my neighbors. I have become an object of fear to my friends, and whoever sees me outside runs away from me.

Insults broke my heart. I despaired and looked for sympathy; but there was none, for comforters, but I found none.

You caused my acquaintances to shun me; you make me extremely abhorrent to them. Restrained, I am unable to go out.

"My brothers are alienated from me; my acquaintances are estranged;

But all of this has happened so that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples deserted Jesus and ran away.

At my first trial no one came to my defense. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be held against them!

Refuge

Will the people of Keilah hand me over to him? Will Saul come down just as your servant has heard? LORD God of Israel, please inform your servant." The LORD said, "He will come down."

David told himself, "One of these days I'll perish by Saul's hand. There is nothing better for me to do than to escape to Philistine territory. Saul will give up searching for me anymore within the borders of Israel, so I'll escape from him."

General references

I called on your name, LORD, from the depths of the Pit,