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Psalm 142

A Cry of Distress

A Davidic * Maskil. When he was in the cave. l A prayer.

I cry aloud to the Lord; m

I plead aloud to the Lord for mercy. n

I pour out my complaint before Him;

I reveal my trouble to Him. o

Although my spirit is weak within me,

You know my way. p

Along this path I travel

they have hidden a trap for me. q

Look to the right and see: r

no one stands up for me;

there is no refuge for me;

no one cares about me. s

I cry to You, Lord;

I say, “You are my shelter,

my portion in the land of the living.” t

Listen to my cry,

for I am very weak. u

Rescue me from those who pursue me,

for they are too strong for me. v

Free me from prison

so that I can praise Your name.

The righteous will gather around me

because You deal generously with me. w

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