Psalms 142

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 A maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer.	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.
2 With full voice I cry to the LORD; with full voice I beseech the LORD.	2 And do not enter into judgment with your servant. For all the living will not be justified in your sight.
3 Before God I pour out my complaint, lay bare my distress.	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.
4 My spirit is faint within me, but you know my path. Along the way I walk they have hidden a trap for me.	4 And my spirit has been in anguish over me. My heart within me has been disturbed.
5 I look to my right hand, but no friend is there. There is no escape for me; no one cares for me.	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.
6 I cry out to you, LORD, I say, You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.	6 I have extended my hands to you. My soul is like a land without water before you.
7 Listen to my cry for help, for I am brought very low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong 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.
8 Lead me out of my prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Then the just shall gather around me because you have been good 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.