142:1 [ ①Maskil of David, when he was ②in the cave. A Prayer.]
I cry out with my voice to the LORD;
With my voice I implore the LORD for compassion.
▷ ①Possibly Contemplative; or Didactic; or Skillful Psalm ②1 Sam 22:1; 24:3
142:2 I pour out my complaint before Him;
I declare my trouble before Him.
142:3 When my spirit felt weak within me,
You knew my path.
In the way where I walk
They have hidden a trap for me.
142:4 Look to the right and see;
For there is no one who regards me favorably;
①There is no escape for me;
No one cares for my soul.
▷ ①Lit Escape has perished from me
142:5 I cried out to You, LORD;
I said, “You are my refuge,
My portion in the land of the living.
142:6 Give Your attention to my cry,
For I have been brought very low;
Rescue me from my persecutors,
For they are too strong for me.
142:7 Bring my soul out of prison,
So that I may give thanks to Your name;
The righteous will surround me,
For You will look after me.”