Psalms 142:3

When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 142:3

BSB
Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me.
AKJV
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then you knew my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privately laid a snare for me.
CPDV
Though my spirit may become faint within me, even then, you have known my paths. Along this way, which I have been walking, they have hidden a snare for me.
ERV
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walk have they hidden a snare for me.
NHEB
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my path. In the way in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.
SMT
In my spirit languishing upon me, and thou knewest my beaten paths. In the way which I shall go they hid a snare for me.

Commentary for Psalms 142:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 142:3
Summary
Spirit overwhelmed while pursued by hidden enemies
Event
Pursued and spiritually overwhelmed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament