Psalms 142

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	NEW JERUSALEM
1 A Psalm of David, when his son Absalom was pursuing him. O Lord, hear my prayer. Incline your ear to my supplication in your truth. Heed me according to your justice.	1 [Psalm Of David When he was in the cave Prayer] To Yahweh I cry out with my plea. To Yahweh Icry out with entreaty.
2 And do not enter into judgment with your servant. For all the living will not be justified in your sight.	2 I pour out my worry in his presence, in his presence I unfold my troubles.
3 For the enemy has pursued my soul. He has lowered my life to the earth. He has stationed me in darkness, like the dead of ages past.	3 However faint my spirit; you are watching over my path. On the road I have to travel they havehidden a trap for me.
4 And my spirit has been in anguish over me. My heart within me has been disturbed.	4 Look on my right and see -- there is no one who recognises me. Al refuge is denied me, no onecares whether I live or die.
5 I have called to mind the days of antiquity. I have been meditating on all your works. I have meditated on the workings of your hands.	5 I cry out to you, Yahweh, I affirm, 'You are my refuge, my share in the land of the living!'
6 I have extended my hands to you. My soul is like a land without water before you.	6 Listen to my cal ing, for I am miserably weak. Rescue me from my persecutors, for they are toostrong for me.
7 O Lord, heed me quickly. My spirit has grown faint. Do not turn your face away from me, lest I become like those who descend into the pit.	7 Lead me out of prison that I may praise your name. The upright gather round me because of yourgenerosity to me.
8 Make me hear your mercy in the morning. For I have hoped in you. Make known to me the way that I should walk. For I have lifted up my soul to you.
9 O Lord, rescue me from my enemies. I have fled to you.
10 Teach me to do your will. For you are my God. Your good Spirit will lead me into the righteous land.
11 For the sake of your name, O Lord, you will revive me in your fairness. You will lead my soul out of tribulation.
12 And you will scatter my enemies in your mercy. And you will destroy all those who afflict my soul. For I am your servant.