Ps. 142:0 Either that of Adullam, 1 Sam. 22:0, or that of En-gedi, 1 Sam. 24:0. There he meditated this Psalm, which afterwards he more accurately composed and committed to writing. David, finding help no where in his straits and afflictions, Ps.

With my voice; either, 1. With the voice of my soul. But so this addition would be superfluous, and much more the repetition of it, because that is necessarily implied in the former word, I cried, and in the following, I make my supplication. Or rather, 2.

I poured out; I did it fully, and fervently, and confidently.

Thou knewest, to wit, practically, so as to direct me to it. My path; what paths I should choose whereby I might escape Saul, when I fled hither and thither in deserts, and mountains, and woods; and which way I should get out of his hands when he and all his men were at the cave’s mouth, which…

Right hand; the place where the patron or assistant used to stand. See Ps. 16:8, Ps. 109:31, Ps. 121:5. No man, to wit, in Saul’s court or camp; none of my former acquaintance, and friends. and relations. Know me; own me, or show any respect or kindness to me.

Thou only art both my refuge to defend me from all evil, and my portion to supply me with all the good which I need and desire. In the land of the living; even in this life, wherein I doubt not to see God’s goodness, as he said, Ps. 27:13.

Bring my soul out of prison; bring me safe out of this cave, wherein I am imprisoned, and set me at perfect liberty. Shall compass me about; shall flock to me from all parts, partly out of curiosity to see such a spectacle and miracle of God’s power and mercy; and partly to rejoice and bless God…