142:1  A Contemplation of David. A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cry out to the LORD with my voice;
With my voice to the LORD I make my supplication.

142:2  I pour out my complaint before Him;
I declare before Him my trouble.

142:3  When my spirit was overwhelmed within me,
Then You knew my path.
In the way in which I walk
They have secretly set a snare for me.

142:4  Look on my right hand and see,
For there is no one who acknowledges me;
Refuge has failed me;
No one cares for my soul.

142:5  I cried out to You, O LORD:
I said, 'You are my refuge,
My portion in the land of the living.

142:6  Attend to my cry,
For I am brought very low;
Deliver me from my persecutors,
For they are stronger than I.

142:7  Bring my soul out of prison,
That I may praise Your name;
The righteous shall surround me,
For You shall deal bountifully with me.”