Psalms, 141
A prayer of David in extremity of danger.
Voce mea.
[1] Of understanding for David, A prayer when he was in the cave. (Kgs 24) •
[2] I cried to the Lord with my voice: with my voice I made supplication to the Lord. •
[3] In his sight I pour out my prayer, and before him I declare my trouble: •
[4] When my spirit failed me, then thou knewest my paths. In this way wherein I walked, they have hidden a snare for me. •
[5] I looked on my right hand, and beheld, and there was no one that would know me. Flight hath failed me: and there is no one that hath regard to my soul. •
[6] I cried to thee, O Lord: I 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 my persecutors; for they are stronger than I. •
[8] Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the just wait for me, until thou reward me. •