| 1A well-written song by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. To the LORD I cry out; to the LORD I plead for mercy. | 1A well-written song by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. To the LORD I cry out; to the LORD I plead for mercy. |
| 2I pour out my lament before him; I tell him about my troubles. | 2I pour out my lament before him; I tell him about my troubles. |
| 3Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. | 3Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. |
| 4Look to the right and see! No one cares about me. I have nowhere to run; no one is concerned about my life. | 4Look to the right and see! No one cares about me. I have nowhere to run; no one is concerned about my life. |
| 5I cry out to you, O LORD; I say, "You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living." | 5I cry out to you, O LORD; I say, "You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living." |
| 6Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am. | 6Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am. |
| 7Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me. | 7Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me. |
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