| 142.1 |
I cry with my voice to Yahweh. With my voice, I ask Yahweh for mercy. |
| 142.2 |
I pour out my complaint before him. I tell him my troubles. |
| 142.3 |
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my route. On the path in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me. |
| 142.4 |
Look on my right, and see; for there is no one who is concerned for me. Refuge has fled from me. No one cares for my soul. |
| 142.5 |
I cried to you, Yahweh. I said, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” |
| 142.6 |
Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. deliver me from my persecutors, For they are stronger than me. |
| 142.7 |
Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will be good to me. |
