Psalms 142:4 - Exposition

I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me . I looked about, i . e ; for human aid, but there was no one who would so much as know me. I was utterly deserted in my trouble. Refuge failed me. I had nowhere to flee unto—no safe and sure abiding-place. The "cave of Adullam" was but a miserable spot to hide in. No man eared for my soul ; or, "looked after my soul" (comp. Jeremiah 30:17 ).