Psalm 142

An Instruction of David.
A Prayer when he was in the cave.

1. I cried to the LORD with my voice; with my voice did I make my supplication unto the LORD.

2. I poured out my complaint before Him; I declared my trouble before Him.

3. When my spirit fainted within me, then You knew my path. In the way in which I walked they have secretly laid a snare for me.

4. Look to the right and see, no one is concerned for me; I have no way to flee; no man cares for my life.

5. I cried to You, O LORD; I said, “You are my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.

6. Hear my cry, for I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I.

7. Bring my soul out of prison that I may praise Your name; the righteous shall gather around me, for You shall deal bountifully with me.”