Psalms 142:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 142:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 142:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.] I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD d..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 142:1 — KJV
“[Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.] I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. Maschil...: or, A Psalm of David, giving instruction”
— Psalms 142:1 (KJV)
Psalms 142:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 142:1
“[To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David.] Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. chief...: or, overseer Maschil: or, of instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 142:1: maschil, david, prayer
“[A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite.] O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: for the sons: or, of the sons Maschil...: or, A Psalm of Heman the Ezrahite, giving instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 142:1: maschil, cried, lord
“[A Psalm of David, Maschil.] Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. A Psalm...: or, A Psalm of David giving instruction”
Shares key themes with Psalms 142:1: maschil, david, psalm
“[Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.] I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Maschil...: or, A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction to all...: Heb. to generation and generation”
Shares key themes with Psalms 142:1: maschil, lord, make
“[A Psalm of David.] LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 142:1: david, lord, voice
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