A contemplation by David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.

• ¹I cry with my voice to Yahweh.
• With my voice, I ask Yahweh for mercy.

• ²I pour out my complaint before him.
• I tell him my troubles.

• ³When my spirit was overwhelmed within me,
• you knew my path.

• In the way in which I walk,
• they have hidden a snare for me.

• ⁴Look on my right, and see;
• for there is no one who is concerned for me.
• Refuge has fled from me.
• No one cares for my soul.

• ⁵I cried to you, Yahweh.
• I said, “You are my refuge,
• my portion in the land of the living.”

• ⁶Listen to my cry,
• for I am in desperate need.

• deliver me from my persecutors,
• For they are stronger than me.

• ⁷Bring my soul out of prison,
• that I may give thanks to your name.

• The righteous will surround me,
• for you will be good to me.