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Liber Psalmorum, 142

1. psalmus David quando filius eum persequebatur Domine exaudi orationem meam auribus percipe obsecrationem meam in veritate tua exaudi me in tua justitia

1. Salmo. De Davide. Senhor, ouve a minha oração, presta ouvidos à minha súplica por tua fidelidade, atende-me por tua justiça.

2. et non intres in judicio cum servo tuo quia non justificabitur in conspectu tuo omnis vivens

2. Não chames a juízo o teu servo, porque nenhum vivente é justo na tua presença.

3. quia persecutus est inimicus animam meam humiliavit in terra vitam meam conlocavit me in obscuris sicut mortuos sæculi

3. O inimigo persegue a minha alma: prostrou por terra a minha vida, colocou-me nas trevas, como os mortos de muito tempo.

4. et anxiatus est super me spiritus meus in me turbatum est cor meum

4. O meu espírito desfalece em mim; dentro de mim se gelou o meu coração,

5. memor fui dierum antiquorum meditatus sum in omnibus operibus tuis in factis manuum tuarum meditabar

5. (Mas) lembro-me (logo) dos dias antigos, medito em todas as tuas obras, considero as obras das tuas mãos.

6. expandi manus meas ad te anima mea sicut terra sine aqua tibi diapsalma

6. Estendo as minhas mãos para ti; a minha alma tem sede de ti, como terra sequiosa.

7. velociter exaudi me Domine defecit spiritus meus non avertas faciem tuam a me et similis ero descendentibus in lacum

7. Atende-me, Senhor, com presteza, porque o meu espírito desfalece. Não escondas de mim a tua face, para que não me torne como os (mortos) que descem à cova.

8. auditam mihi fac mane misericordiam tuam quia in te speravi notam fac mihi viam in qua ambulem quia ad te levavi animam meam

8. Faz-me sentir já a tua bondade, porque em ti confio. Faz-me conhecer o caminho em que devo andar, porque a ti elevo a minha alma.

9. eripe me de inimicis meis Domine ad te confugi

9. Livra-me dos meus inimigos, Senhor: em ti espero.

10. doce me facere voluntatem tuam quia Deus meus es tu spiritus tuus bonus deducet me in terra recta

10. Ensina-me a fazer a tua vontade, porque tu és o meu Deus. O teu espírito é bom: conduza-me por terra plana.

11. propter nomen tuum Domine vivificabis me in æquitate tua educes de tribulatione animam meam

11. Por causa do teu nome, Senhor, conserva-me vivo; por tua clemência, tira a minha alma da angústia.

12. et in misericordia tua disperdes inimicos meos et perdes omnes qui tribulant animam meam quoniam ego servus tuus sum

12. Pela tua bondade, destrói os meus inimigos, extermina todos os que atribulam a minha alma, porque eu sou teu servo.



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Footnotes:

142:1-2 - The psalmist pours out his complaint to God in prayer, trusting that He hears and cares about the afflictions of His people. This act of vulnerability reflects the importance of taking one's troubles to the Lord in times of trouble (see also Philippians 4:6-7 and Psalm 62:8).

142:3-4 - When the psalmist is beset by difficulties, he feels helpless and abandoned by men. Yet his trust in God remains, recognizing that the Lord alone is his true help (see also Isaiah 41:10 and Hebrews 13:5).

142:5 - The psalmist declares that God is his portion and refuge in the land of the living, showing his total dependence on divine providence. This reflects his complete surrender to God's care and provision (see also Lamentations 3:24 and Psalm 73:26).

142:6 - The cry for deliverance is an appeal to God's power to rescue the psalmist from his enemies. This prayer shows that even in the darkest circumstances, hope in God's deliverance remains alive (see also Psalm 34:17 and Psalm 91:15).

142:7 - The psalmist asks to be released from captivity so that he can praise God. This emphasizes that divine deliverance is for God's glory and so that His name may be exalted among the righteous (see also Psalm 107:14-15 and Psalm 50:15).

Verses related to Liber Psalmorum, 142:

Psalm 142 portrays David in deep anguish. How does the king find hope in despair? This powerful lament, composed when David was hiding in a cave, expresses loneliness, persecution, and a desperate cry for divine help. The psalm explores themes such as human vulnerability, God's faithfulness in difficult times and the importance of seeking refuge in Him. Psalm 142 offers comfort to those who feel abandoned. Examine with us five biblical passages that resonate with the emotional honesty of this moving psalm.

1 Samuel 22:1: "David left there and fled to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father's entire family heard about this, they went there to find him." - This verse provides the historical context for Psalm 142, which is David's prayer when he was in the cave.

Hebrews 5:7: "During his days on earth, Jesus offered prayers and supplications, loudly and with tears, to the one who could save him from death, being heard because of his reverent submission." - This passage reflects the spirit of intense supplication seen in Psalm 142.

Philippians 4:6: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." - This verse echoes the psalmist's attitude of taking his concerns to God in prayer, as seen in Psalm 142.

2 Corinthians 1:8-9: "We do not want you, brothers, to be unaware of the tribulations we suffered in the province of Asia. We were pressed beyond our ability, to the point where we lost hope in life. Indeed, we already had the sentence of death upon us, so that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead." - This passage from Paul reflects the feeling of despair and trust in God expressed in Psalm 142.

Luke 22:44: "Being distressed, he prayed even more earnestly; and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground." - This verse about Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane echoes the emotional intensity of Psalm 142.

FAQ:

What does David ask for in his prayer in Psalm 142?

David cries out to God for help, expressing his anguish and asking for divine refuge and guidance. (Psalm 142:1-7)

How does David describe his situation in Psalm 142?

David describes his situation as desperate, feeling alone and persecuted, yet he trusts in God’s help. (Psalm 142:4)

What does "refuge" mean to David in Psalm 142?

Refuge for David means safety and protection in God, his only help in times of suffering. (Psalm 142:5)

Why does David talk about "having no one to care for his soul"?

David expresses his feelings of abandonment, but affirms his trust in God as the only one who can save his soul. (Psalm 142:4)

What can we learn about sincerity from David's prayers?

David teaches that even in times of distress, we should be sincere and honest with God, pouring out our pain. (Psalm 142:2)


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