Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. New Living Translation When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn. Wherever I go, my enemies have set traps for me. English Standard Version When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. Berean Standard Bible Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me. King James Bible 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. New King James Version When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Then You knew my path. In the way in which I walk They have secretly set a snare for me. New American Standard Bible When my spirit felt weak within me, You knew my path. In the way where I walk They have hidden a trap for me. NASB 1995 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, You knew my path. In the way where I walk They have hidden a trap for me. NASB 1977 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Thou didst know my path. In the way where I walk They have hidden a trap for me. Legacy Standard Bible When my spirit was faint within me, You knew my path. In the way where I walk They have hidden a trap for me. Amplified Bible When my spirit was overwhelmed and weak within me [wrapped in darkness], You knew my path. In the way where I walk They have hidden a trap for me. Christian Standard Bible Although my spirit is weak within me, you know my way. Along this path I travel they have hidden a trap for me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Although my spirit is weak within me, You know my way. Along this path I travel they have hidden a trap for me. American Standard Version When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walk Have they hidden a snare for me. Contemporary English Version and whenever I feel low, you are there to guide me. A trap has been hidden along my pathway. English Revised Version When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walk have they hidden a snare for me. GOD'S WORD® Translation When I begin to lose hope, you [already] know what I am experiencing. [My enemies] have hidden a trap for me on the path where I walk. Good News Translation When I am ready to give up, he knows what I should do. In the path where I walk, my enemies have hidden a trap for me. International Standard Version Though my spirit grows faint within me, you are aware of my path. Wherever I go, they have hidden a trap for me. Majority Standard Bible Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me. NET Bible Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way in which I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. World English Bible When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my route. On the path in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen my spirit has been feeble in me, "" Then You have known my path; In the way [in] which I walk, "" They have hid a snare for me. Young's Literal Translation When my spirit hath been feeble in me, Then Thou hast known my path; In the way in which I walk, They have hid a snare for me. Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen my spirit failed me, then thou newest my paths. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible When my spirit is faint within me, you know my path. As I go along this path, they have hidden a trap for me. New Revised Standard Version When my spirit is faint, you know my way. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they secretly laid a snare for me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated When my spirit was troubled, you knew my path; in the way of my steps they have hidden snares for me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When my spirit fainteth within me-- Thou knowest my path-- In the way wherein I walk Have they hidden a snare for me. Brenton Septuagint Translation When my spirit was fainting within me, then thou knewest my paths; in the very way wherein I was walking, they hid a snare for me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Lift My Voice to the LORD…2I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him. 3Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me. 4Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul.… Cross References Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. Psalm 31:4 You free me from the net laid out for me, for You are my refuge. Psalm 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. Psalm 25:4-5 Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You. Psalm 143:8 Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul. Psalm 5:8 Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me. Psalm 27:11 Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors. Psalm 107:6 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Isaiah 30:21 And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” Isaiah 42:16 I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. Jeremiah 10:23 I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps. Lamentations 3:9 He has barred my ways with cut stones; He has made my paths crooked. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Treasury of Scripture 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. my spirit Psalm 22:14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 102:4 My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread. then thou Psalm 1:6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm 17:3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. Psalm 139:2-4 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off… in the way Psalm 31:4 Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength. Psalm 35:7,8 For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul… Psalm 56:6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. Jump to Previous Eyes Faint Fainteth Feeble Goings Grows Hid Hidden Knewest Laid Nets Overcome Overwhelmed Path Placed Privily Secretly Snare Spirit Trap Walk Walked Way Wherein WithinJump to Next Eyes Faint Fainteth Feeble Goings Grows Hid Hidden Knewest Laid Nets Overcome Overwhelmed Path Placed Privily Secretly Snare Spirit Trap Walk Walked Way Wherein WithinPsalm 142 1. David shows that in his trouble all his comfort was in prayer unto GodAlthough my spirit grows faint within me This phrase reflects a deep sense of personal distress and exhaustion. In biblical context, the psalmist, traditionally understood to be David, often faced situations where his life was in danger, such as when he fled from Saul. The expression of a faint spirit is a common theme in the Psalms, indicating a state of vulnerability and need for divine intervention. This mirrors the human condition of weakness and the need for God's strength, as seen in Isaiah 40:29-31, where God gives power to the faint. You know my way Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this psalm, traditionally believed to be King David, who often found himself in distressing situations, such as when he was fleeing from Saul. 2. Cave This psalm is often associated with David's time hiding in a cave, possibly the Cave of Adullam, where he sought refuge from his enemies. 3. Enemies Those who sought to harm David, setting traps and snares along his path, representing both physical and spiritual adversaries. 4. God The omniscient and omnipresent being who knows David's path and provides guidance and protection. 5. Path Symbolic of life's journey, filled with challenges and hidden dangers, requiring divine guidance. Teaching Points God's OmniscienceGod knows every detail of our lives, including the paths we take and the challenges we face. We can trust Him to guide us through difficult times. Reliance on God in Weakness When we feel overwhelmed and our spirit is faint, we should turn to God, who is our strength and refuge. Awareness of Spiritual Snares Just as David faced physical snares, we must be vigilant against spiritual traps set by the enemy. Prayer and scripture are vital tools for discernment. The Importance of Prayer David's psalm is a prayer of desperation and trust. We should cultivate a habit of prayer, especially in times of distress. God's Faithfulness in Trials Reflect on past experiences where God has guided and protected you, reinforcing your faith in His continued faithfulness.(3) When my spirit.--Literally, in the muffling upon me of my spirit. When my spirit was so wrapped in trouble and gloom, so "muffled round with woe" that I could not see the path before me, was distracted and unable to chose a. line of conduct, Thou (emphatic) knewest my path. (Comp. for the same verb Psalm 61:2; Psalm 77:3.)Verse 3. - When my spirit was overwhelmed within me; or, "fainted within me." Then thou knewest my path. I had not to tell thee because thou didst not know, but to relieve my own feelings. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me (comp. Psalm 140:5; Psalm 141:9, 10). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Although my spiritרוּחִ֗י (rū·ḥî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit grows faint בְּהִתְעַטֵּ֬ף (bə·hiṯ·‘aṭ·ṭêp̄) Preposition-b | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct Strong's 5848: To shroud, clothe, to languish within me, עָלַ֨י ׀ (‘ā·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against You וְאַתָּה֮ (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you know יָדַ֪עְתָּ (yā·ḏa‘·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know my way. נְֽתִיבָ֫תִ֥י (nə·ṯî·ḇā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5410: Path, pathway Along the path בְּאֹֽרַח־ (bə·’ō·raḥ-) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan I travel אֲהַלֵּ֑ךְ (’ă·hal·lêḵ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk they have hidden טָמְנ֖וּ (ṭā·mə·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2934: To hide, conceal a snare פַ֣ח (p̄aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6341: A, sheet, a spring net for me. לִֽי׃ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew Links Psalm 142:3 NIVPsalm 142:3 NLT Psalm 142:3 ESV Psalm 142:3 NASB Psalm 142:3 KJV Psalm 142:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 142:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 142:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 142:3 French Bible Psalm 142:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 142:3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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