Verse 3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. Knowest — So as to direct me to it. My path — What paths I should chuse whereby I might escape.
Verse 4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. Right-hand — The place where the patron or assistant used to stand.
Verse 5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. Portion — Even in this life.
Verse 7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me. Prison — Set me at liberty. Compass — Shall flock to me from all parts, to rejoice and bless God with me and for me.