Psalms 142:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I cried out to the LORD with my voice; I pleaded with the LORD out loud.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is expressing how he called out to God vocally, emphasizing that he prayed aloud in his distress.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 142 is one of the Psalms attributed to David, likely written during a time of intense persecution when he was hiding in a cave, as described in the biblical accounts of his flight from King Saul. In the historical narrative of 1 Samuel, David was pursued by Saul due to jealousy over David's growing popularity and anointing as future king, forcing him into isolation and danger. This psalm captures David's raw vulnerability as he pours out his heart to God in prayer amid these life-threatening circumstances.

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