Psalm 142 - A Prayer

     

Psalm 142

 I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy.

 I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble.

When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk     people have hidden a snare for me.

 Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life.

 I cry to you, LORD; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”

 Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.

 Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me    because of your goodness to me.