Psalm 142

1. (0) A maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer:

2. (1) With my voice I cry to Adonai, 2 with my voice I plead to Adonai for mercy.

3. (2) Before him I pour out my complaint, 3 before him I tell my trouble.

4. (3) When my spirit faints within me, 4 you watch over my path. 4 By the road that I am walking 4 they have hidden a snare for me.

5. (4) Look to my right, and see 5 that no one recognizes me. 5 I have no way of escape; 5 nobody cares for me.

6. (5) I cried out to you, Adonai; 6 I said, “You are my refuge, 6 my portion in the land of the living.”

7. (6) Listen to my cry, 7 for I have been brought very low. 7 Rescue me from my persecutors, 7 for they are too strong for me.

8. (7) Lead me out of prison, 8 so that I can give thanks to your name; 8 in me the righteous will be crowning themselves, 8 because you will have treated me generously.