Psa 142:1

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Ps 142:1 David shews that in his trouble all his comfort was in prayer unto God.

A.M. 2942. B.C. 1062. (Title.) Maschil of David. or, APsalm of David giving instruction.

Ps 32:1; Ps 54:1; Ps 57:1

1Ch 4:10

A Prayer.

David was twice in great peril in caves: on one occasion, in the cave of Adullam, when he fled from Achish king of Gath; and on another, in the cave of Engedi, where he had taken refuge from the pursuit of Saul. It is not certain to which of these events this Psalm refers; though probably to the former.

when he was.

1Sam 22:1; 1Sam 22:2; 1Sam 24:3; Heb 11:38

with my voice.

Ps 28:2; Ps 77:1; Ps 77:2; Ps 141:1