Psalm 142 - Modern English Version

A Contemplative Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.

¹ I cry out to the Lord with my voice; with my voice to the Lord do I make my supplication.

² I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before Him.

³ When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then You knew my path. In the way wherein I walk, they have secretly set a snare for me.

⁴ Look to the right and see, for there is no one who acknowledges me; there is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul.

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

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

⁷ Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to Your name; the righteous shall surround me, for You shall deal bountifully with me.