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Psalm 120

A Song of [a]Ascents.

In my distress I cried to the Lord, and He answered me.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 120:1 It is possible that the fifteen psalms known as the “Songs of Degrees or Ascents” were sung by the caravans of pilgrims going up to attend the annual feasts at Jerusalem. But it is equally possible that the title has reference to some peculiarity in connection with the music or the manner of using it.

Psalm 120

A song of ascents.

I call on the Lord(A) in my distress,(B)
    and he answers me.

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Psalm 130

A Song of [a]Ascents.

Out of the depths have I cried to You, O Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 130:1 See Psalm 120 title footnote.

Psalm 130

A song of ascents.

Out of the depths(A) I cry to you,(B) Lord;

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Psalm 142

A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of David; when he was in the cave. A Prayer.

I cry to the Lord with my voice; with my voice to the Lord do I make supplication.

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Psalm 142[a]

A maskil[b] of David. When he was in the cave.(A) A prayer.

I cry aloud(B) to the Lord;
    I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 142:1 In Hebrew texts 142:1-7 is numbered 142:2-8.
  2. Psalm 142:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term

55 I called upon Your name, O Lord, out of the depths [of the mire] of the dungeon.(A)

56 You heard my voice [then]: [Oh] hide not Your ear [now] at my prayer for relief.

57 You drew near on the day I called to You; You said, Fear not.(B)

58 O Lord, You have pleaded the causes of my soul [You have managed my affairs and You have protected my person and my rights]; You have rescued and redeemed my life!

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55 I called on your name, Lord,
    from the depths(A) of the pit.(B)
56 You heard my plea:(C) “Do not close your ears
    to my cry for relief.”
57 You came near(D) when I called you,
    and you said, “Do not fear.”(E)

58 You, Lord, took up my case;(F)
    you redeemed my life.(G)

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