Psalms 142
World English BibleTranslation
World English Bible
JPS Tanakh (Jewish Publication Society, 1917)
1I cry with my voice to the LORD. With my voice, I ask the LORD for mercy.
1(142-1) Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer. (142-2) With my voice I cry unto the LORD; with my voice I make supplication unto the LORD.
2I pour out my complaint before him. I tell him my troubles.
2(142-3) I pour out my complaint before Him, I declare before Him my trouble;
3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my route. On the path in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.
3(142-4) When my spirit fainteth within me — Thou knowest my path — in the way wherein I walk have they 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.
4(142-5) Look on my right hand, and see, for there is no man that knoweth me; I have no way to flee; no man careth for my soul.
5I cried to you, LORD. I said, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”
5(142-6) I have cried unto Thee, O LORD; I have said: 'Thou art 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 too strong for me.
6(142-7) Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors; for they are too strong for 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.
7(142-8) Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto Thy name; the righteous shall crown themselves because of me; for Thou wilt deal bountifully with me.
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