Psalms 142:5

“I cried vnto thee, O Lord, I said, Thou art my refuge, and my portion in the land of the liuing.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou [art] my refuge [and] my portion in the land of the living.
- King James Version

I cried out to You, O LORD; I said, "You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I cried unto thee, O Jehovah; I said, Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.
- American Standard Version (1901)

I have made my cry to you, O Lord; I have said, You are my safe place, and my heritage in the land of the living.
- Basic English Bible

I cried unto thee, Jehovah; I said, Thou art my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.
- Darby Bible

I cried to thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
- Webster's Bible

I cried to you, Yahweh. I said, "You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living."
- World English Bible

I have cried unto thee, O Jehovah, I have said, `Thou [art] my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

(142:6) I have cried unto Thee, O LORD; I have said: 'Thou art my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 142:5


142:5 Portion - Even in this life.

142:5 The days - What thou hast done for thy servants in former times.


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