Psalm 142

¹To the Lord I cry out;[#tn Heb “[with] my voice to the Lord I cry out.”]

to the Lord I plead for mercy.

²I pour out my lament before him;

I tell him about my troubles.

³Even when my strength leaves me,[#tn Heb “my spirit grows faint.”]

you watch my footsteps.

In the path where I walk

they have hidden a trap for me.

⁴Look to the right and see!

No one cares about me.

I have nowhere to run;

no one is concerned about my life.

⁵I cry out to you, O Lord ;

I say, “You are my shelter,

my security in the land of the living.”

⁶Listen to my cry for help,

for I am in serious trouble!

Rescue me from those who chase me,

for they are stronger than I am.

⁷Free me from prison,[#tn Heb “bring out my life.”]

that I may give thanks to your name.

Because of me the godly will assemble,

for you will vindicate me.