Psalms 142

142

A maskil[658] of David. This is a prayer from the time he was in the cave.

<1> I cry out to the Lord.

I beg the Lord to help me.

<2> I tell him my problems;

I tell him about my troubles.

<3> I am ready to give up.

But you, Lord, know the path I am on,

and you know that my enemies have set a trap for me.

<4> I look around,

and I don't see anyone I know.

I have no place to run.

There is no one to save me.

<5> Lord, I cry out to you for help:

"You are my place of safety.

You are all I need in life."

<6> Listen to my prayer.

I am so weak.

Save me from those who are chasing me.

They are stronger than I am.

<7> Help me escape this trap[659]

so that I can praise your name.

Then good people will celebrate with me,

because you took care of me.