Psalm 142A Cry of Distress

1. I cry aloud to the Lord;
I plead aloud to the Lord for mercy.

2. I pour out my complaint before him;
I reveal my trouble to him.

3. Although my spirit is weak within me,
you know my way.

Along this path I travel
they have hidden a trap for me.

4. Look to the right and see:
no one stands up for me;
there is no refuge for me;
no one cares about me.

5. I cry to you, Lord;
I say, "You are my shelter,
my portion in the land of the living."

6. Listen to my cry,
for I am very weak.
Rescue me from those who pursue me,
for they are too strong for me.


7. Free me from prison
so that I can praise your name.

The righteous will gather around me
because you deal generously with me.