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Psalm 142 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

Prayer for Help in Trouble.

Psa 142:1

A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of David; when he was in the cave. A Prayer.

I cry aloud with my voice to the LORD;

I make supplication with my voice to the LORD.

Psa 142:2

I pour out my complaint before Him;

I declare my trouble before Him.

Psa 142:3

When my spirit was overwhelmed and weak within me [wrapped in darkness],

You knew my path.

In the way where I walk

They have hidden a trap for me.

Psa 142:4

Look to the right [the point of attack] and see;

For there is no one who has regard for me [to act in my favor].

Escape has failed me and I have nowhere to run;

No one cares about my life.

Psa 142:5

I cried out to You, O LORD;

I said, “You are my refuge,

My portion in the land of the living.

Psa 142:6

“Give attention to my cry,

For I am brought very low;

Rescue me from my persecutors,

For they are stronger than I.

Psa 142:7

“Bring my soul out of prison (adversity),

So that I may give thanks and praise Your name;

The righteous will surround me [in triumph],

For You will look after me.”

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