Psalm 142

Prayer For Help In Trouble.

A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of David; when he was in the cave. A Prayer. 1I cry aloud with my voice to the LORD;
I make supplication with my voice to the LORD. 2I pour out my complaint before Him;
I declare my trouble before Him. 3When my spirit was overwhelmed and weak within me [wrapped in darkness],
You knew my path.
In the way where I walk
They have hidden a trap for me. 4Look to the right [the point of attack] and see;
For there is no one who has regard for me [to act in my favor].
Escape has failed me and I have nowhere to run;
No one cares about my life. 5I cried out to You, O LORD;
I said, “You are my refuge,
My portion in the land of the living. 6“Give attention to my cry,
For I am brought very low;
Rescue me from my persecutors,
For they are stronger than I. 7“Bring my soul out of prison (adversity),
So that I may give thanks and praise Your name;
The righteous will surround me [in triumph],
For You will look after me.”