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Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/142.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Bring me out of prison so I can thank you. The godly will crowd around me, for you are good to me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/142.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Bring me out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name! The righteous will surround me, for you will deal bountifully with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/142.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/142.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/142.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Bring my soul out of prison, That I may praise Your name; The righteous shall surround me, For You shall deal bountifully with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/142.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Bring my soul out of prison, So that I may give thanks to Your name; The righteous will surround me, For You will look after me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/142.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Bring my soul out of prison, So that I may give thanks to Your name; The righteous will surround me, For You will deal bountifully with me.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/142.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Bring my soul out of prison, So that I may give thanks to Thy name; The righteous will surround me, For Thou wilt deal bountifully with me.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/142.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Bring my soul out of prison, To give thanks to Your name; The righteous will encircle me, For You will deal bountifully with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/142.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Bring my soul out of prison (adversity), So that I may give thanks <i>and</i> praise Your name; The righteous will surround me [in triumph], For You will look after me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/142.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Free me from prison so that I can praise your name. The righteous will gather around me because you deal generously with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/142.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Free me from prison so that I can praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because You deal generously with me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/142.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Bring my soul out of prison, That I may give thanks unto thy name: The righteous shall compass me about; For thou wilt deal bountifully with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/142.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Rescue me from this prison, so I can praise your name. And when your people notice your wonderful kindness to me, they will rush to my side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/142.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/142.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Release my soul from prison so that I may give thanks to your name. Righteous people will surround me because you are good to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/142.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Set me free from my distress; then in the assembly of your people I will praise you because of your goodness to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/142.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Break me out of this prison, so I can give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will deal generously with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/142.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/142.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/142.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will be good to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/142.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall encompass me; for thou wilt deal bountifully with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/142.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will be good to me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/142.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Bring forth my soul from prison to confess Your Name, "" The righteous surround me about, "" When You confer benefits on me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/142.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Bring forth from prison my soul to confess Thy name, The righteous do compass me about, When Thou conferrest benefits upon me!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/142.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Bring forth my soul out of prison to praise thy name: the just shall surround upon me; for thou wilt benefit to me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/142.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the just wait for me, until thou reward me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/142.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 141:8>Lead my soul out of confinement in order to confess your name. The just are waiting for me, until you repay me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/142.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Lead my soul from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Then the righteous shall gather around me because you have been good to me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/142.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Bring me out of prison, so that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will deal bountifully with me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/142.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name; thy righteous shall wait for me until thou shalt reward me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/142.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Bring my soul out from prison, for I shall praise your Name and your righteous ones will wait for me when you reward me. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/142.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Bring my soul out of prison, That I may give thanks unto Thy name; The righteous shall crown themselves because of me; For Thou wilt deal bountifully with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/142.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to thy name, O Lord; the righteous shall wait for me, until thou recompense me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/142-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17628" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/142.htm">I Lift My Voice to the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: hō·w·ṣî·’āh (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">Free</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/4525.htm" title="4525: mim·mas·gêr (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- A locksmith, smith, a dungeon. From cagar; a fastener, i.e. a smith, a prison.">from prison,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: lə·hō·w·ḏō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To throw, cast. ">that I may praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·me·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">Your name.</a> <a href="/hebrew/bî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dî·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">The righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/3803.htm" title="3803: yaḵ·ti·rū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- To surround. A primitive root; to enclose; hence to crown, to besiege; also to wait.">will gather around me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1580.htm" title="1580: ṯiḡ·mōl (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to treat a person, i.e. Benefit or requite; by implication, to ripen, i.e. to wean.">of Your goodness</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāy (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to me.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17</a></span><br />The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-14.htm">Psalm 107:14</a></span><br />He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-11.htm">Psalm 143:11</a></span><br />For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-19.htm">Psalm 18:19</a></span><br />He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-16.htm">Psalm 116:16</a></span><br />Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-8.htm">Psalm 31:8</a></span><br />You have not delivered me to the enemy; You have set my feet in the open.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/79-11.htm">Psalm 79:11</a></span><br />May the groans of the captives reach You; by the strength of Your arm preserve those condemned to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/88-8.htm">Psalm 88:8</a></span><br />You have removed my friends from me; You have made me repulsive to them; I am confined and cannot escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-7.htm">Psalm 146:7</a></span><br />He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-7.htm">Isaiah 42:7</a></span><br />to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-11.htm">Jeremiah 31:11</a></span><br />For the LORD has ransomed Jacob and redeemed him from the hand that had overpowered him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-55.htm">Lamentations 3:55-57</a></span><br />I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.” / You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-36.htm">John 8:36</a></span><br />So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise your name: the righteous shall compass me about; for you shall deal bountifully with me.</p><p class="hdg">my soul</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Psalm 9:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise <i>thee</i>, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/13-1.htm">Psalm 13:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Psalm 14:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, <i>A Psalm</i> of David. The fool hath said in his heart, <i>There is</i> no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, <i>there is</i> none that doeth good.</p><p class="hdg">the righteous</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/7-6.htm">Psalm 7:6,7</a></b></br> Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me <i>to</i> the judgment <i>that</i> thou hast commanded… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-21.htm">Psalm 22:21-27</a></b></br> Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Psalm 34:2</a></b></br> My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear <i>thereof</i>, and be glad.</p><p class="hdg">thou shalt</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/13-6.htm">Psalm 13:6</a></b></br> I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/116-7.htm">Psalm 116:7</a></b></br> Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-17.htm">Psalm 119:17</a></b></br> GIMEL. 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In the context of David's life, it is often associated with his time hiding from King Saul in the cave, as described in <a href="/1_samuel/22.htm">1 Samuel 22</a>. The "prison" here is metaphorical, representing the emotional and spiritual confinement David feels due to his circumstances. This plea for freedom can also be seen as a type of Christ, who came to set captives free (<a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a>). The imagery of prison is used throughout Scripture to describe the bondage of sin and the need for divine intervention (<a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a>).<p><b>that I may praise Your name</b><br>The purpose of David's request for deliverance is not merely personal relief but to glorify God. This reflects a common biblical theme where deliverance leads to worship and testimony (<a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a>). Praising God's name signifies acknowledging His character and deeds. In the Hebrew culture, a name encapsulates identity and reputation, so praising God's name is an act of declaring His faithfulness and power. This aligns with the New Testament teaching that whatever we do should be for the glory of God (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a>).<p><b>The righteous will gather around me</b><br>David anticipates a community of the faithful surrounding him, which is a recurring theme in the Psalms where the righteous are depicted as a supportive and encouraging community (<a href="/psalms/1-5.htm">Psalm 1:5-6</a>). This gathering can be seen as a foreshadowing of the church, the body of believers who support one another in faith. It also reflects the biblical principle that God places the solitary in families (<a href="/psalms/68-6.htm">Psalm 68:6</a>), emphasizing the importance of fellowship and unity among God's people.<p><b>because of Your goodness to me</b><br>The goodness of God is a central theme in Scripture, often linked to His covenant faithfulness and mercy (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a>). David's confidence in God's goodness is rooted in his personal experience of God's past deliverances and blessings. This phrase underscores the biblical truth that God's goodness leads to repentance and transformation (<a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a>). It also highlights the idea that God's actions in our lives are a testimony to others, drawing them to witness His grace and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of this psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often found himself in dire situations, such as when he was hiding in a cave from King Saul.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/cave_of_adullam.htm">Cave of Adullam</a></b><br>A possible setting for this psalm, where David sought refuge while fleeing from Saul, symbolizing a place of confinement and distress.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Refers to those who are faithful to God and who will gather around David, recognizing God's deliverance and goodness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_goodness.htm">God's Goodness</a></b><br>The central theme of the psalm, highlighting God's faithfulness and mercy in delivering David from his troubles.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/prison.htm">Prison</a></b><br>Used metaphorically to describe David's feeling of being trapped or confined by his circumstances, seeking liberation through God's intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_liberation.htm">Spiritual Liberation</a></b><br>Just as David sought freedom from his physical and emotional "prison," believers today can seek spiritual liberation from sin and despair through Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_praise.htm">The Power of Praise</a></b><br>David's desire to praise God upon his deliverance underscores the importance of worship and gratitude in the believer's life, even amidst trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_the_righteous.htm">Community of the Righteous</a></b><br>The gathering of the righteous around David highlights the importance of fellowship and support within the Christian community, especially during times of distress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Trust in God's goodness and faithfulness is central to overcoming life's challenges, as demonstrated by David's confidence in God's deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_adversity.htm">Hope in Adversity</a></b><br>David's plea serves as a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is hope and assurance in God's ability to rescue and restore.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_142.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 142</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_7_8_contradict_romans_3_10.htm">If Psalm 7:8 claims personal righteousness, does this contradict the broader biblical teaching of universal sinfulness (e.g., Romans 3:10)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_142_7_address_unresolved_pleas.htm">Psalm 142:7 promises praise once delivered--how does such certainty stand against the reality of suffering believers whose pleas remain unresolved?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_romans_7_23-24_conflict_with_psalms.htm">Does Romans 7:23-24's depiction of a 'law waging war' conflict with Psalms and other texts that describe humans as inherently capable of righteousness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_injustice.htm">If Psalm 11:7 affirms God's love of righteousness, why does the broader biblical narrative allow for continued injustice and suffering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/142.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Out of prison.</span>--This expression, which must certainly be figurative of distress (comp. <a href="/psalms/143-11.htm" title="Quicken me, O LORD, for your name's sake: for your righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.">Psalm 143:11</a>), probably led to the inscription.<p><span class= "bld">Compass me about.--</span>The Hebrew word here employed is used in a hostile sense in <a href="/psalms/22-12.htm" title="Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.">Psalm 22:12</a>; <a href="/judges/20-43.htm" title="Thus they enclosed the Benjamites round about, and chased them, and stepped them down with ease over against Gibeah toward the sun rise.">Judges 20:43</a>; <a href="/habakkuk/1-4.htm" title="Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment does never go forth: for the wicked does compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceeds.">Habakkuk 1:4</a>. It is better, therefore, to follow the LXX. and render:<p>"In my case the righteous are waiting<p>Till," &c . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/142.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Bring my soul out of prison.</span> The word "prison" is used symbolically, as a metaphor for trouble and distress (comp. <a href="/psalms/88-8.htm">Psalm 88:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/107-10.htm">Psalm 107:10-14</a>). <span class="cmt_word">That I may praise thy Name</span>; or, "that men may praise thy Name." David's deliverance from his enemies would cause the godly generally to "praise the Lord." <span class="cmt_word">The righteous shall compass me about</span>; rather, <span class="accented">in me shall the righteous triumph</span> (Kay, Cheyne). Viewing my cause as their own, they will glory in my deliverance (comp. <a href="/psalms/35-27.htm">Psalm 35:27</a>; <a href="/psalms/40-16.htm">Psalm 40:16</a>). <span class="cmt_word">For thou shalt deal bountifully with me</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. thou writ assuredly "hear my cry" and "deliver me" (see the preceding verse). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/142-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Free</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֘וֹצִ֤יאָה</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ṣî·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשִׁי֮</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">from prison</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמַּסְגֵּ֨ר ׀</span> <span class="translit">(mim·mas·gêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4525.htm">Strong's 4525: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fastener, a smith, a prison</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that I may praise</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהוֹד֪וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hō·w·ḏō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your name.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁ֫מֶ֥ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·me·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּיקִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dî·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will gather around me</span><br /><span class="heb">יַכְתִּ֣רוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yaḵ·ti·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3803.htm">Strong's 3803: </a> </span><span class="str2">To enclose, to crown, to besiege, to wait</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Your goodness</span><br /><span class="heb">תִגְמֹ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(ṯiḡ·mōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1580.htm">Strong's 1580: </a> </span><span class="str2">To deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean, ripen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/142-7.htm">Psalm 142:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/142-7.htm">Psalm 142:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/142-7.htm">Psalm 142:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/142-7.htm">Psalm 142:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/142-7.htm">Psalm 142:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/142-7.htm">Psalm 142:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/142-7.htm">Psalm 142:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/142-7.htm">Psalm 142:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/142-7.htm">Psalm 142:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/142-7.htm">Psalm 142:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/142-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 142:7 Bring my soul out of prison that (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/142-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 142:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 142:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/143-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 143:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 143:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>