Psalm 142

God is a guide in times of trouble

¹I am calling to the Lord to help me.

I ask him to be kind to me.

²I tell him about all my problems.

I tell him about all my trouble.

³Even when I do not feel brave,

you are still my guide, Lord .

In the path where I walk,

my enemies have prepared a trap to catch me.

⁴Look at me!

I have no friend here to help me.

There is no safe place where I can go.

Nobody thinks about what is happening to me.

⁵Yes, Lord , I am calling to you to help me.

You are my safe place where I can hide.

You are all that I need in this world where I live.

⁶Please listen to me as I cry to you.

I am very upset !

My enemies are trying to catch me.

Save me from their power!

They are stronger than I am.

⁷Please take me out of this prison.[#142:7 The where David was hiding seemed like a prison to him. He could not leave safely unless God helped him.]

Then I will praise your name.

Your own good people will see how you have helped me.

They will meet around me to praise you.