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A Davidic Maskil. When he was in the cave.^(a) A prayer.

I cry aloud to the Lord ;^(b) I plead aloud to the Lord for mercy.^(c)

I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him.^(d)

Although my spirit is weak within me, You know my way.^(e) Along this path I travel they have hidden a trap for me.^(f)

Look to the right and see:^[a] no one stands up for me; there is no refuge for me; no one cares about me.^(g)

I cry to You, Lord ; I say, "You are my shelter, my portion in the land of the living."^(h)

Listen to my cry, for I am very weak.⁽ⁱ⁾ Rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.^(j)

Free me from prison so that I can praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because You deal generously with me.^(k)