^1aAn Instructive Psalm of David when he was in the cave. A Prayer.

^1bI cried out to the Lord with my voice;

With my voice I made supplication to the Lord.

²I poured out my grievance before him;

I told him in his presence of my distress

³When my spirit fainted within me,

But you knew my path,

On the way along which I went

When they had laid a snare for me.

⁴Look to the right and see

That I have no-one who recognizes me.

I have lost the opportunity for a refuge;

There is no-one who cares for my life.

⁵I cried out to you, O Lord.

I said, “You are my refuge

– My portion in the land of the living.”

⁶Hearken to my cry,

For I am very much reduced.

Deliver me from those who pursue me,

For they are stronger than I.

⁷Do get me alive out of confinement

So as to give thanks to your name.

The righteous will surround me,

For you have recompensed me.