Psalm 142

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 route. On the path 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. 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. me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me. 7Bring my soul out of prison,