Psalm 142:1-Psalm 143:1 - A Cry Of Distress
1 ([David's Prayer]) I cry loudly to Jehovah. Loudly, I plead with Jehovah for mercy. 2 I pour out my complaints in his presence and tell him my troubles. 3 When I begin to lose hope, you already know what I am experiencing. My enemies have hidden a trap for me on the path where I walk. 4 Look to my right and see that no one notices me. Escape is impossible for me. No one cares about me.
5 I call out to you, O Jehovah. I say: You are my refuge, my own inheritance in this world of the living. 6 Pay attention to my cry for help! I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me because they are too strong for me. 7 Release me from prison so that I may praise your name. Righteous people will surround me because you are good to me.
1 ([Psalm of David]) Hear my prayer, O Jehovah, Give ear to my supplications! Answer me in your faithfulness. Answer me in your righteousness!