Psalms 142:7

Bring my soul out of prison Probably to be understood figuratively, -bring my soul out of distress" (Psalms 143:11). Cp. Isaiah 42:7, of the Exile; Psalms 107:10. But it may mean that he was actually in prison. Cp. Psalms 143:3.

praise thy name Give thanks unto thy name, as in Psalms 140:13.

the righteous shall compass me about The loyal worshippers of Jehovah will gather round him to share in his thanksgivings. Cp. Psalms 22:22 ff. The meaning of the verb however is not certain, and some authorities, both ancient and modern, render, as in R.V. marg., crown themselves because of me, i.e. rejoice in my deliverance; but this explanation is improbable, as is also the rendering of the LXX, "the righteous will wait for me, till thou hast recompensed me." There were then some -righteous" men left; the Psalmist was not so absolutely isolated as his complaint in Psalms 142:4 seemed to shew; but probably friends and sympathisers were in no position to help him in his present distress, and practically he was alone, like Elijah in the wilderness.

because thou dealest bountifully with me Cp. Psalms 13:6.