Psalms 102:1
prayer ...................... prayer <08605> [A.M. cir. 3464. B.C. cir. 540. (Title.) A Prayer.]
This psalm was evidently composed towards the close of the Babylonian captivity; and probably by the prophet Daniel.
oppressed <06041> [of. or, for. overwhelmed.]
pours out <08210> [poureth.]
hear <08085> [Hear.]
cry <07775> [let my.]
Psalms 142:1
well-written song ... David <04905 01732> [A.M. 2942. B.C. 1062. (Title.) Maschil of David. or, A]
Psalm of David giving instruction.
prayer <08605> [A Prayer.]
David was twice in great peril in caves: on one occasion, in the cave of Adullam, when he fled from Achish king of Gath; and on another, in the cave of Engedi, where he had taken refuge from the pursuit of Saul. It is not certain to which of these events this Psalm refers; though probably to the former.
cave <04631> [when he was.]
cry out ...... plead <06963> [with my voice.]
