Psalms 142

1 [A Psalm] of instruction for David, when he was in the cave, —a Prayer. I cried to the Lord with my voice; with my voice I made supplication to the Lord.

A contemplation by David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer. I cry with my voice to the LORD. With my voice, I ask the LORD for mercy.

2 I will pour out before him my supplication: I will declare before him mine affliction.

I pour out my complaint before him. I tell him my troubles.

3 When my spirit was fainting within me, then you knew my paths; in the very way wherein I was walking, they hid a snare for me.

When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my route. On the path in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.

4 I looked on [my] right hand, and behold, for there was none that noticed me; refuge failed me; and there was none that cared for my soul.

Look 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.

5 I cried to you, O Lord, and said, You are my hope, my portion in the land of the living.

I cried to you, LORD. I said, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”

6 Attend to my supplication, for I am brought very low; deliver me from them that persecute me; for they are stronger than I.

Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me.

7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name, O Lord; the righteous shall wait for me, until you recompense me.

Bring 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.