Add parallel Print Page Options

Prayer for Deliverance from Persecutors

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

142 I cry with my voice to the Lord,
    with my voice I make supplication to the Lord,
I pour out my complaint before him,
    I tell my trouble before him.
When my spirit is faint,
    thou knowest my way!

In the path where I walk
    they have hidden a trap for me.
I look to the right and watch,[a]
    but there is none who takes notice of me;
no refuge remains to me,
    no man cares for me.

I cry to thee, O Lord;
    I say, Thou art my refuge,
    my portion in the land of the living.
Give heed to my cry;
    for I am brought very low!

Deliver me from my persecutors;
    for they are too strong for me!
Bring me out of prison,
    that I may give thanks to thy name!
The righteous will surround me;
    for thou wilt deal bountifully with me.

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 142:4 Or Look to the right and watch

Bible Gateway Recommends

RSV Catholic New Testament with Psalms, Edition 2, Paper, Blue
RSV Catholic New Testament with Psalms, Edition 2, Paper, Blue
Retail: $19.95
Our Price: $17.96
Save: $1.99 (10%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
RSV Catholic Bible, Edition 2
RSV Catholic Bible, Edition 2
Retail: $34.95
Our Price: $31.46
Save: $3.49 (10%)
RSV Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament 2nd Edition
RSV Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament 2nd Edition
Retail: $27.95
Our Price: $24.99
Save: $2.96 (11%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
RSV-CE Bible Ultrasoft Burgundy - Slightly Imperfect
RSV-CE Bible Ultrasoft Burgundy - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $49.95
Our Price: $38.22
Save: $11.73 (23%)