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Psalm 142 ISV — Psalm 142

1 My voice cries out to the LORD; my voice pleads for mercy to the LORD. ISV — Psalm 142:1

2 I pour out my complaint to him, telling him all of my troubles. ISV — Psalm 142:2

3 Though my spirit grows faint within me, you are aware of my path. Wherever I go, they have hidden a trap for me. ISV — Psalm 142:3

4 I look to my right b142:4 So LXX and DSS 11QPs; MT reads Look to the right and observe— no one is concerned about me. There is nowhere I can go for refuge, and no one cares for me. ISV — Psalm 142:4

5 So I cry to you, Lord, declaring, “You are my refuge, my only c142:5 The Heb. lacks only possession while I am on this earth.” d142:5 Lit. possession in the land of the living ISV — Psalm 142:5

6 Pay attention to my cry, for I have been brought very low. Deliver me from my tormentors, for they are far too strong for me. ISV — Psalm 142:6

7 Break me out of this prison, so I can give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will deal generously with me. ISV — Psalm 142:7