Psalms
“I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.”
Psalms 142:5
Psalms 142:5 (KJV) speaks to refuge in God, prayer, and trust — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1“From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.”
Psalms 61:2“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.”
Psalms 121:1“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
Psalms 63:7“In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.”
Psalms 86:7
Common questions
What does Psalms 142:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 142:5 reads: "I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living." The verse speaks to refuge in God, prayer, and trust. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 142 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 142:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living." is Psalms 142:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 142.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 142:5?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 142:5 include Psalms 46:1, Psalms 61:2, and Psalms 121:1. Reading them alongside Psalms 142:5 deepens the theme of refuge in God.
How can I pray with Psalms 142:5?
Read Psalms 142:5 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.