Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 142:4
I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.Right-hand — The place where the patron or assistant used to stand. read more
Psalm 142:4-143:1 Niv
John Wesley
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 142:4
4. On my right hand The place of an advocate or friend. See on Psalms 109:6. No man cared for my soul. The word rendered “cared” means to inquire after, to seek. The idea is, no man felt interest enough for my welfare to inquire into the justice of my cause or to seek my good. The verb look is in Hiphil imperative, and the verse should be read: “Look on the right hand and see! there is none recognising me; refuge has perished from me; there is none inquiring for my soul.” His... read more
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 142:4
I looked: etc. or, Look on the right hand and see but there was: Psalms 31:11, Psalms 69:20, Psalms 88:8, Psalms 88:18, Job 19:13-Psalms :, Matthew 26:56, 2 Timothy 4:16 refuge: 1 Samuel 23:11-1 Chronicles :, 1 Samuel 23:19, 1 Samuel 23:20, 1 Samuel 27:1 failed me, no man cared for my soul: Heb. perished from me; no man sought after my soul Reciprocal: Genesis 32:7 - greatly Numbers 35:6 - six cities for refuge 2 Samuel 22:3 - my refuge Psalms 9:9 - The Lord Psalms 13:2 - take Psalms 22:11... read more