Psalm 142:1-Psalm 143:1 - A Cry Of Distress
1 An Instruction of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried to Jehovah with my voice; with my voice I prayed to Jehovah. 2 I poured out my prayer 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 I looked on my right hand, and I watched, but no one recognized me; escape was lost to me; no man cared for my soul.
5 I cried to You, O Jehovah; 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 pursuers; 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 reward me.
1 A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer O Jehovah; give ear to my supplications; in Your faithfulness and in Your righteousness answer me.