1 Maschil of David, when he was in the cave ; a Prayer. I cry with my voice unto Jehovah ; With my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication.
2 I pour out my complaint before him ; I show before him my trouble.
3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walk Have they hidden a snare for me.
4 Look on my right hand, and see ; For there is no man that knoweth me : Refuge hath failed me ; No man careth for my soul.
5 I cried unto thee, O Jehovah ; I said, Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.
6 Attend unto my cry ; For I am brought very low : Deliver me from my persecutors ; For they are stronger than I.
7 Bring my soul out of prison, That I may give thanks unto thy name : The righteous shall compass me about ; For thou wilt deal bountifully with me.