ESV Reformation Study Bible – Ps 142:7
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Ps 142:7

142:7 out of prison. According to the title, the reference is to the cave where David hid (57:title). In later use, the prison could be any situation that holds a person captive, including a literal prison.

The righteous will surround me. David looks forward to a time when God will be with him and he will not be alone.