Psalms, chapter 142
(A special psalm and a prayer by David when he was in the cave 142 Title by David … cave: David hid in caves to escape his enemies (1 Sam 22.1; 24.3). See also the note at 57 Title and the mini-article called “David,”.)
A Prayer for Help
pray to you, Lord. I beg for mercy.
2I tell you all my worries and my troubles,
3and whenever I feel low, you are there to guide me.
A trap has been hidden along my pathway.
4Even if you look, you won't see anyone
who cares enough to walk beside me.
There is no place to hide, and no one who really cares.
5I pray to you, Lord! You are my place of safety,
and you are my choice in the land of the living.
Please answer my prayer. I am completely helpless.
6Help! They are chasing me, and they are too strong.
7Rescue me from this prison, so I can praise your name.
And when your people notice
your wonderful kindness to me,
they will rush to my side.