The Psalms (WEB)

Psalm 142

A contemplation by David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.

 ^142:1I cry with my voice to Yahweh.
      With my voice, I ask Yahweh for mercy.

 ^142:2I pour out my complaint before him.
      I tell him my troubles.

 ^142:3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me,
      You knew my path.

 In the way in which I walk,
      They have hidden a snare for me.

 ^142:4Look on my right, and see;
      For there is no one who is concerned for me.
      Refuge has fled from me.
      No one cares for my soul.

 ^142:5I cried to you, Yahweh.
      I said, "You are my refuge,
      My portion in the land of the living."

 ^142:6Listen to my cry,
      For I am in desperate need.

 Deliver me from my persecutors,
      For they are stronger than me.

 ^142:7Bring my soul out of prison,
      That I may give thanks to your name.

 The righteous will surround me,
      For you will be good to me.

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