the-bible/NLT/19_Psalms/Chapter_142.md

Psalm 142

1. I cry out to the LORD; I plead for the LORD's mercy.

2. I pour out my complaints before him

and tell him all my troubles.

3. When I am overwhelmed,

you alone know the way I should turn.

Wherever I go,

my enemies have set traps for me.

4. I look for someone to come and help me,

but no one gives me a passing thought! No one will help me;

no one cares a bit what happens to me.

5. Then I pray to you, O LORD.

I say, "You are my place of refuge.

You are all I really want in life.

6. Hear my cry,

for I am very low.

Rescue me from my persecutors,

for they are too strong for me.

7. Bring me out of prison

so I can thank you.

The godly will crowd around me,

for you are good to me."