Psalms 142:5–7
I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
I cried vnto thee, O LORD, I said, Thou art my refuge, and my portion in the land of the liuing.
Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
Attend vnto my crie, for I am brought very low, deliuer mee from my persecuters: for they are stronger then I.
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
Bring my soule out of prison, that I may praise thy Name: the righteous shall compasse me about: for thou shalt deale bountifully with me.
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From verse 5
- 2 Timothy 4:17Rank 1 from verse 5
17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me, that by me the preaching might be fully knowen, and that all the Gentiles might heare: and I was deliuered out of the mouth of the Lyon.
- Psalms 16:5Rank 2 from verse 5
- Psalms 27:13Rank 3 from verse 5
- John 16:32Rank 4 from verse 5
32Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
32*Behold, the houre commeth, yea is now come, that ye shall be scattered, euery man to his ‖owne, and shall leaue me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
- Lamentations 3:24Rank 5 from verse 5
- Psalms 73:26Rank 6 from verse 5
- Psalms 91:2Rank 7 from verse 5
- Psalms 91:9–10Rank 8 from verse 5
9Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
10There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
9Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, euen the most High, thy habitation:
10There shall no euill befall thee: neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
- Psalms 119:57Rank 9 from verse 5
- Psalms 56:13Rank 10 from verse 5
- Psalms 46:1Rank 11 from verse 5
- Psalms 62:6–7Rank 12 from verse 5
6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
7In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
6He onely is my rocke and my saluation; he is my defence; I shall not bee moued.
7In God is my saluation, and my glorie: the rocke of my strength, and my refuge is in God.
- Psalms 46:11Rank 13 from verse 5
- Psalms 46:7Rank 14 from verse 5
From verse 6
- Psalms 79:8Rank 1 from verse 6
- Psalms 116:6Rank 2 from verse 6
- Psalms 136:23Rank 3 from verse 6
- Psalms 17:1Rank 4 from verse 6
- 1 Samuel 24:14Rank 5 from verse 6
- Psalms 143:7Rank 6 from verse 6
- Psalms 18:17Rank 7 from verse 6
- Psalms 3:1Rank 8 from verse 6
- Psalms 38:19Rank 9 from verse 6
- Psalms 57:3–4Rank 10 from verse 6
3He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
4My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
3‖Hee shall send from heauen, and saue me from the reproch of him, that would swallow me vp; Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his trueth.
4My soule is among lyons, and I lie euen among them that are set on fire: euen the sonnes of men, whose teeth are speares and arrowes, and their tongue a sharpe sword.
- Psalms 59:3Rank 11 from verse 6
- Romans 8:33Rank 12 from verse 6
- Romans 8:37Rank 13 from verse 6
- Psalms 143:3Rank 14 from verse 6
3For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.
3For the enemie hath persecuted my soule, he hath smitten my life downe to the ground: hee hath made mee to dwell in darkenesse, as those that haue bene long dead.
- Psalms 44:24–26Rank 15 from verse 6
24Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction and our oppression?
25For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
26Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies’ sake.
24Wherefore hidest thou thy face? and forgettest our affliction, and our oppression?
25For our soule is bowed downe to the dust; our belly cleaueth vnto the earth.
26†Arise for our helpe, and redeeme vs for thy mercies sake.
From verse 7
- Psalms 143:11Rank 1 from verse 7
- Psalms 146:7Rank 2 from verse 7
- Psalms 7:6–7Rank 3 from verse 7
6Arise, O Lord, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.
7So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.
6Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift vp thy selfe, because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the iudgement that thou hast commanded.
7So shall the congregation of the people compasse thee about: for their sakes therefore returne thou on high.
- Psalms 13:6Rank 4 from verse 7
- Isaiah 61:1Rank 6 from verse 7
1THE Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
1¶ *The Spirit of the LORD God is vpon me, because the LORD hath anointed me, to preach good tidings vnto the meeke, hee hath sent me to binde vp the broken hearted, to proclaime libertie to the captiues, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound:
- James 5:11Rank 7 from verse 7
11Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
11Beholde, wee count them happie which endure. Ye haue heard of the patience of Iob, and haue seene the end of the Lord: that the Lord is very pitifull and of tender mercie.
- Psalms 9:14Rank 8 from verse 7
- Psalms 116:7Rank 9 from verse 7
- Psalms 119:17Rank 10 from verse 7
- Psalms 142:1Rank 11 from verse 7
- Psalms 31:8Rank 12 from verse 7
- Psalms 34:2Rank 13 from verse 7
- Psalms 9:3Rank 14 from verse 7
- Psalms 119:74Rank 15 from verse 7
- Psalms 22:21–27Rank 16 from verse 7
21Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.
22I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
23Ye that fear the Lord, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.
24For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.
25My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.
26The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
27All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
21Saue me from the lyons mouth: for thou hast heard me from the hornes of the vnicornes.
22*I will declare thy name vnto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
23Yee that feare the LORD, praise him; all yee the seede of Iacob glorifie him, and feare him all yee the seede of Israel.
24For he hath not despised, nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him, but when he cried vnto him, he heard.
25My praise shalbe of thee, in the great congregation: I will pay my vowes, before them that feare him.
26The meeke shall eate and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seeke him; your heart shall liue for euer.
27*All the ends of the world shall remember, and turne vnto the LORD: and all the kinreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
- Psalms 88:4–8Rank 17 from verse 7
4I am counted with them that go down into the pit: I am as a man that hath no strength:
5Free among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom thou rememberest no more: and they are cut off from thy hand.
6Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deeps.
7Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. Selah.
8Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.
4I am counted with them that go downe into the pit: I am as a man that hath no strength.
5‖Free among the dead, like the slaine that lie in the graue, whom thou remembrest no more: and they are cut off from thy hand.
6Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit: in darkenesse, in the deepes.
7Thy wrath lieth hard vpon me: and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waues. Selah.
8Thou hast put away mine acquaintance farre from mee: thou hast made me an abomination vnto them: I am shut vp, and I cannot come forth.
- Psalms 107:41–42Rank 18 from verse 7
41Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
42The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
41*‖Yet setteth he the poore on high from affliction: and maketh him families like a flocke.
42*The righteous shall see it, and reioyce; and all iniquitie shall stop her mouth.
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Psalms 142:5
1. Called out, shouted, proclaimed, warned, wailed, or otherwise uttered, often loudly. 2. Appealed, prayed, complained, or called for help, justice, or attention.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.
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A shelter, haven, protection, or source of safety to which one flees or trusts.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604
A part, share, allotment, inheritance, assigned duty, reward, or outcome belonging or given to someone.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The ground or earth; a country, territory, or region. Sense 2: To set or come on shore.
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Sense 1: Alive or having life. Sense 2: As a noun, one's means of support or possessions.
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Psalms 142:6
1. To give heed, listen, or direct attention toward. 2. To wait upon, serve, or devote oneself to.
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1. A vocal call, shout, proclamation, alarm, wail, or other utterance, often loud. 2. An earnest appeal, prayer, complaint, or outcry for help, justice, or attention. 3. As a verb, to call out, shout, proclaim, wail, appeal, pray, or complain; figuratively, to bear urgent witness or demand notice.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Sense 1: Truly, actually, exactly, or the same in identity. Sense 2: To a great or marked degree, used to intensify the quality named.
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Sense 1: Not high; beneath in place, rank, amount, strength, or condition. Sense 2: Humble or brought down.
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Sense 1: To rescue, save, free, or bring safely out of danger or bondage. Sense 2: To hand over, give up, or place into another's power or possession. Sense 3: To bring forth, convey, declare, or commit something to another. Sense 4: To give birth or be delivered of a child.
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persecutors
Persons who pursue, oppress, or vex others unjustly, especially for their faith.
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Possessing greater power, firmness, force, capacity, health, influence, or ability than another.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Psalms 142:7
Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.
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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.
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Sense 1: A place of confinement. Sense 2: As a verb, to confine.
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1. Commendation, thanksgiving, honour, or good report. 2. To commend, thank, honour, or declare excellence.
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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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1. To go around, surround, enclose, or encircle. 2. A circuit, circumference, boundary, or roundabout route. 3. An instrument used to mark or draw a circle.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A portion, share, or measured quantity. Sense 2: To distribute, conduct oneself, or act toward another.
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COMBINED MEANING
bountifully
Largely; in a bountiful manner.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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4I 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.
4‖††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 soule.
5I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
5I cried vnto thee, O LORD, I said, Thou art my refuge, and my portion in the land of the liuing.
Selected passage6Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
6Attend vnto my crie, for I am brought very low, deliuer mee from my persecuters: for they are stronger then I.
Selected passage7Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
7Bring my soule out of prison, that I may praise thy Name: the righteous shall compasse me about: for thou shalt deale bountifully with me.
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