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A maskil [a] by David when he was in the cave; a prayer.

142 Loudly, I cry to the Lord.
Loudly, I plead with the Lord for mercy.
I pour out my complaints in his presence
and tell him my troubles.
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.
Look to my right and see that no one notices me.
Escape is impossible for me.
No one cares about me.

I call out to you, O Lord.
I say, “You are my refuge,
my own inheritance in this world of the living.”
Pay attention to my cry for help
because I am very weak.
Rescue me from those who pursue me
because they are too strong for me.
Release my soul from prison
so that I may give thanks to your name.
Righteous people will surround me
because you are good to me.

Footnotes

  1. 142:0 Unknown musical term.

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