Chapter 142
Psalms
Verse 1With my voice I cry out to the LORD;with my voice I plead for mercy to the LORD.Verse 2I pour out my complaint before him;I tell my trouble before him.Verse 3When my spirit faints within me,you know my way!In the path where I walkthey have hidden a trap for me.Verse 4Look to the right and see:there is none who takes notice of me;no refuge remains to me;no one cares for my soul.Verse 5I cry to you, O LORD;I say, “You are my refuge,my portion in the land of the living.”Verse 6Attend to my cry,for I am brought very low!Deliver me from my persecutors,for they are too strong for me!Verse 7Bring me out of prison,that I may give thanks to your name!The righteous will surround me,for you will deal bountifully with me.
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