Psalm 142

1With my voice I cry out to the LORD;
   with my voice I plead for mercy to the LORD. 2I pour out my complaint before him;
   I tell my trouble before him.

3When my spirit faints within me,
   you know my way!
In the path where I walk
   they have hidden a trap for me. 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.

5I cry to you, O LORD;
   I say, "You are my refuge,
   my portion in the land of the living." 6Attend to my cry,
   for I am brought very low!
Deliver me from my persecutors,
   for they are too strong for me! 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.