Psalms 142:4

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 soul.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 142:4

BSB

Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul.

AKJV

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 soul.

CPDV

I considered toward the right, and I looked, but there was no one who would know me. Flight has perished before me, and there is no one who has concern for my soul.

ERV

Look on my right hand, and see; for there is no man that knoweth me: refuge hath failed me; no man careth for my soul.

NHEB

Look on my right, and see; for there is no one who is concerned for me. Refuge has fled from me. No one cares for my soul.

SMT

Looking upon the right hand, and seeing, and none caring for me: flight perished from me; none sought for my soul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 142:4

IlookedH5027onmyrighthandH3225Noun FeminineandbeheldH7200VerbbuttherewasnomanthatwouldknowH5234VerbmerefugeH4498Noun Masculine failedH6VerbmenomancaredH1875VerbformysoulH5315Noun Feminine

Commentary for Psalms 142:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 142:4

Summary

Isolation and abandonment in desperate need

Event

David finds no human support

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC