1 A Psalm of instruction for David, when he was in the cave,—a Prayer.
2 I cried to the Lord with my voice ; with my voice I made supplication to the Lord.
3 I will pour out before him my supplication : I will declare before him mine affliction.
4 When my spirit was fainting within me, then thou knewest my paths ; in the very way wherein I was walking, they hid a snare for me.
5 I looked on my right hand, and behold, for there was none that noticed me ; refuge failed me ; and there was none that cared for my soul.
6 I cried unto thee, O Lord, and said, Thou art my hope, my portion in the land of the living.
7 Attend to my supplication, for I am brought very low ; deliver me from them that persecute me ; for they are stronger than I.
8 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to thy name, O Lord ; the righteous shall wait for me, until thou recompense me.