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Saturday, December 21st, 2024
the Third Week of Advent
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Bible Commentaries
Psalms 142

Wesley's Explanatory NotesWesley's Notes

Verse 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.

Knowest — So as to direct me to it.

My path — What paths I should chuse whereby I might escape.

Verse 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.

Right-hand — The place where the patron or assistant used to stand.

Verse 5

I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.

Portion — Even in this life.

Verse 7

Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.

Prison — Set me at liberty.

Compass — Shall flock to me from all parts, to rejoice and bless God with me and for me.

Bibliographical Information
Wesley, John. "Commentary on Psalms 142". "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/wen/psalms-142.html. 1765.
 
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