Psalms 142:8

PSALM CXLII. (DOMINE EXAUDI.)

The psalmist in tribulation calleth upon God for his delivery. The seventh penitential psalm.

Morning. At the first assault of temptation, (Worthington) or speedily. David might address this prayer to God during the night, after he left Jerusalem. He was only relieved the next day, when his troops had crossed the Jordan, 2 Kings xvii. 12. --- To thee. With the most ardent desire, Jeremias xxii. 27. This might suit the captives, ver. 5, 11. (Calmet)