Psalms 142

1A contemplation by David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer. I cry with my voice to Yahweh. With my voice, I ask Yahweh for mercy.Cross-references: 1Sam 22:1 · 1Sam 24:3 · 1Chr 4:10 · Ps 28:2 · Ps 30:8 · Ps 32:1 · +5 more

2I pour out my complaint before him. I tell him my troubles.Cross-references: 1Sam 1:15 · Ps 18:4 · Ps 42:4 · Ps 62:8 · Ps 102:1 · Isa 26:16 · +3 more

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.Cross-references: Job 23:10 · Ps 1:6 · Ps 17:3 · Ps 22:14 · Ps 31:4 · Ps 35:7 · +11 more

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.Cross-references: 1Sam 23:11 · 1Sam 23:19 · 1Sam 27:1 · Job 11:20 · Job 19:13 · Ps 31:11 · +7 more

5I cried to you, Yahweh. I said, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”Cross-references: Ps 16:5 · Ps 27:13 · Ps 46:1 · Ps 46:7 · Ps 46:11 · Ps 56:13 · +8 more

6Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me.Cross-references: 1Sam 24:14 · Ps 3:1 · Ps 17:1 · Ps 18:17 · Ps 38:19 · Ps 44:24 · +9 more

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.Cross-references: Ps 7:6 · Ps 9:3 · Ps 9:14 · Ps 13:6 · Ps 22:21 · Ps 31:8 · +12 more