Ps 142:1I cry aloud with my voice to the LORD; I make supplication with my voice to the LORD.
Ps 142:2I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare my trouble before Him.
Ps 142:3When my spirit was overwhelmed and weak within me [wrapped in darkness], You knew my path. In the way where I walk They have hidden a trap for me.
Ps 142:4Look to the right [the point of attack] and see; For there is no one who has regard for me [to act in my favor]. Escape has failed me and I have nowhere to run; No one cares about my life.
Ps 142:5¶ I cried out to You, O LORD; I said, "You are my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.
Ps 142:6"Give attention to my cry, For I am brought very low; Rescue me from my persecutors, For they are stronger than I.
Ps 142:7"Bring my soul out of prison (adversity), So that I may give thanks and praise Your name; The righteous will surround me [in triumph], For You will look after me." A Psalm of David.<SS>