New International Version I cry to you, LORD; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” New Living Translation Then I pray to you, O LORD. I say, “You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life. English Standard Version I cry to you, O LORD; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” Berean Standard Bible I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” Berean Literal Bible I cried out to You, O YHWH; I said, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living!” King James Bible I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. New King James Version I cried out to You, O LORD: I said, “You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. New American Standard Bible I cried out to You, LORD; I said, “You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. NASB 1995 I cried out to You, O LORD; I said, “You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. NASB 1977 I cried out to Thee, O LORD; I said, “Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. Legacy Standard Bible I cried out to You, O Yahweh; I said, “You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. Amplified Bible I cried out to You, O LORD; I said, “You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. Berean Annotated Bible I cry to You, O LORD {YHWH}: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living. Christian Standard Bible I cry to you, LORD; I say, “You are my shelter, my portion in the land of the living.” Holman Christian Standard Bible I cry to You, LORD; I say, “You are my shelter, my portion in the land of the living.” American Standard Version I cried unto thee, O Jehovah; I said, Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living. Contemporary English Version I pray to you, LORD! You are my place of safety, and you are my choice in the land of the living. Please answer my prayer. I am completely helpless. English Revised Version I cried unto thee, O LORD; I said, Thou art my refuge, my portion in the land of the living. GOD'S WORD® Translation I call out to you, O LORD. I say, "You are my refuge, my own inheritance in this world of the living." Good News Translation LORD, I cry to you for help; you, LORD, are my protector; you are all I want in this life. International Standard Version So I cry to you, Lord, declaring, "You are my refuge, my only possession while I am on this earth." NET Bible I cry out to you, O LORD; I say, "You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living." New Heart English Bible I cried to you, LORD. I said, "You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living." Webster's Bible Translation I cried to thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” World English Bible I cried to you, Yahweh. I said, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have cried to you, O YHWH, "" I have said, “You [are] my refuge, "" My portion in the land of the living.” Berean Literal Bible I cried out to You, O YHWH; I said, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living!” Young's Literal Translation I have cried unto thee, O Jehovah, I have said, 'Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.' Smith's Literal Translation I cried to thee, O Jehovah: I said, Thou my refuge, my portion in the land of the living. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI cried to thee, O Lord: I said: Thou art my hope, my portion in the land of the living. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I cry out to you, LORD, I say, You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living. New Revised Standard Version I cry to you, O LORD; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI cried to thee, O LORD; I said, Thou art my hope and my portion, O LORD, in the land of the living. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I cried to you, LORD JEHOVAH, and I have said:" You are my hope and my portion in the land of life." OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I have cried unto Thee, O LORD; I have said: 'Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.' Brenton Septuagint Translation I cried unto thee, O Lord, and said, Thou art my hope, my portion in the land of the living. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context I Lift My Voice to the LORD…4Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul. 5I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” 6Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.… Cross References I cry to You, O LORD: Psalm 30:8 To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy: Psalm 28:1 Of David. To You, O LORD, I call; be not deaf to me, O my Rock. For if You remain silent, I will be like those descending to the Pit. Psalm 102:1 A prayer of one who is afflicted, when he grows faint and pours out his lament before the LORD. Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You. “You are my refuge, Psalm 91:2 I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 59:16 But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. my portion in the land of the living.” Psalm 27:13 Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Lamentations 3:24 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” Psalm 16:5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure. Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 62:7-8 My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. / Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Psalm 31:14 But I trust in You, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” Psalm 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. Psalm 119:57 The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. Treasury of Scripture I cried to you, O LORD: I said, You are my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. thou art Psalm 46:1,7,11 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble… Psalm 62:6,7 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved… Psalm 91:2,9,10 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust… my portion Psalm 16:5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Psalm 119:57 CHETH. Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words. in the land Psalm 27:13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Psalm 56:13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? Jump to Previous Cried Cry Heritage Portion Refuge SafeJump to Next Cried Cry Heritage Portion Refuge SafePsalm 142 1. David shows that in his trouble all his comfort was in prayer unto GodI cry to You, O LORD: David turns directly to the covenant God in distress, confident that the Lord hears the pleas of His servant. Though isolated and pursued, he does not treat his danger as beyond God’s care or power. Psa 30:8 To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy: “You are my refuge, God Himself is David’s place of safety when no human protection remains. The refuge is not merely escape from trouble but the Lord’s preserving presence amid it. Psa 91:2 I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress… my portion in the land of the living.” David counts God as his true inheritance and sufficient provision while he remains among the living. His hope rests not in territory, wealth, or support from others, but in the Lord who sustains him. Psa 27:13 Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often found himself in dire situations, seeking God's deliverance and protection. 2. The Cave This psalm is often associated with David's time hiding in a cave, possibly the Cave of Adullam, where he sought refuge from King Saul's pursuit. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, to whom David cries out for help and refuge. 4. The Land of the Living A phrase indicating the realm of the living, as opposed to the realm of the dead, emphasizing God's provision and presence in this life. Teaching Points God as Our RefugeIn times of distress, we can turn to God as our ultimate refuge. Just as David sought safety in God, we too can find peace and protection in His presence. God as Our Portion Recognizing God as our portion means acknowledging Him as our ultimate source of satisfaction and provision. In a world that often seeks fulfillment in material things, we are reminded to find our contentment in God alone. Crying Out to God David's example of crying out to God in his time of need teaches us the importance of prayer and honest communication with God. We are encouraged to bring our troubles and fears before Him. Living in the Land of the Living While we look forward to eternal life, God is also our portion in this life. We are called to live with the awareness of His presence and provision in our daily lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 142:5?2. How does Psalm 142:5 encourage reliance on God during personal trials? 3. What does "You are my refuge" reveal about God's role in our lives? 4. How can Psalm 142:5 deepen our understanding of God's provision and protection? 5. How does Psalm 142:5 connect with other scriptures about God as our refuge? 6. How can you apply the trust expressed in Psalm 142:5 to daily challenges? 7. What does Psalm 142:5 reveal about God's role as a refuge in times of trouble? 8. How does Psalm 142:5 challenge our understanding of personal reliance on God? 9. In what ways does Psalm 142:5 emphasize the importance of faith during adversity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 142? (5) With this verse comp. Psalm 31:3; Psalm 22:8; Psalm 16:5, &c.Verse 5. - I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my Refuge. When men's fathers and mothers forsake them, the Lord taketh them up (Psalm 27:10). David looked to God as a sure Refuge at all times (Psalm 9:9; Psalm 18:1, 2; Psalm 57:1; Psalm 59:9, 16, 17). And my Portion in the land of the living; or, "my inheritance" (comp. Psalm 16:5; Psalm 73:26). Psalm 142:5 captures a heart that runs straight to God, calls on His personal name, hides in His protective care, and treasures Him above every earthly gain. When we echo David’s words, we confess that the Lord both hears and holds us—our safe refuge and satisfying portion right here in the land of the living. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I cryזָעַ֥קְתִּי (zā·‘aq·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2199: To shriek, to announce, convene publicly to You, אֵלֶ֗יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to O LORD: יְה֫וָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel “You אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you [are] my refuge, מַחְסִ֑י (maḥ·sî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4268: Refuge, shelter my portion חֶ֝לְקִ֗י (ḥel·qî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory in the land בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land of the living.” הַֽחַיִּים׃ (ha·ḥay·yîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life Additonal Resources Psalm 142:5 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 142:5 Bible Gateway Psalm 142:5 Bible.com Psalm 142:5 NIV |
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