Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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 have made my cry to you, O Lord; I have said, You are my safe place, and my heritage in the land of the living. 6 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. 7 Take my soul out of prison, so that I may give praise to your name: the upright will give praise because of me; for you have given me a full reward.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 116:6
The Lord keeps the simple; I was made low, and he was my saviour.
Psalm 17:1
Let my cause come to your ears, O Lord, give attention to my cry; give ear to my prayer which goes not out from false lips.
1 Samuel 24:14
After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.
Psalm 3:1
Lord, how greatly are they increased who make attacks on me! in great numbers they come against me.
Psalm 18:17
He made me free from my strong hater, and from those who were against me, because they were stronger than I.
Psalm 44:24-26
Why is your face covered, and why do you give no thought to our trouble and our cruel fate?
Psalm 57:3-4
He will send from heaven, and take me from the power of him whose desire is for my destruction. God will send out his mercy and his good faith.
Psalm 59:3
For see, they are watching in secret for my soul; the strong have come together against me? but not because of my sin, or my evil-doing, O Lord.
Psalm 136:23
Who kept us in mind when we were in trouble: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
Romans 8:33
Who will say anything against the saints of God? It is God who makes us clear from evil;
Romans 8:37
But we are able to overcome all these things and more through his love.