Psalms 142:2

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Before him I pour out my complaint, before him I tell my trouble.

Berean Standard Bible:

I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him.

American Standard Version:

I pour out my complaint before him; I show before him my trouble.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

I poured out^{H8210} my complaint^{H7879} before^{H6440} him; I shewed^{H5046} before^{H6440} him my trouble^{H6869}.

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Commentary for Psalms 142:2

Psalm 142:2 is part of a psalm traditionally attributed to David, though the exact authorship is a matter of scholarly debate. This particular verse is situated within the broader context of the Psalms, which are a collection of Hebrew poetry, songs, and prayers that express a wide range of human emotions, from joy to lament. The historical context of this psalm may be linked to a period in David's life when he was facing persecution, possibly during his struggles with King Saul or when he was fleeing from his son Absalom.

The verse itself, "I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble," reflects a deeply personal and raw moment of prayer. The psalmist is engaging in a heartfelt expression of his distress, laying bare his soul before God. This act of pouring out one's complaint is a common theme in the lament psalms, where the writer seeks to find solace, understanding, and justice from the divine.

The themes present in this verse include honesty in prayer, the vulnerability of the human condition, and the trust in God as a refuge and a helper in times of trouble. It speaks to the ancient Hebrew understanding of God as one who is intimately concerned with the lives of individuals, who hears their cries, and to whom they can bring their deepest sorrows and fears. The verse encourages an open and transparent relationship with God, where one can express negative emotions without reserve, confident in the knowledge that God is attentive and compassionate. This approach to prayer has resonated throughout the ages, offering comfort and a model for how to approach God in times of personal crisis.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H8210
   There are 111 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁפַךְ
   Transliteration: shâphak
   Pronunciation: shaw-fak'
   Description: a primitive root; to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e. to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc.); intensively, to sprawl out; cast (up), gush out, pour (out), shed(-der, out), slip.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7879
   There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שִׂיחַ
   Transliteration: sîyach
   Pronunciation: see'-akh
   Description: from שִׂיחַ; a contemplation; by implication, an utterance; babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5046
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָגַד
   Transliteration: nâgad
   Pronunciation: naw-gad'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present); specifically, to expose, predict, explain, praise; bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6869
   There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָרָה
   Transliteration: tsârâh
   Pronunciation: tsaw-raw'
   Description: feminine of צַר; tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival:; adversary, adversity, affliction, anguish, distress, tribulation, trouble.