Psalm 142

1I plead for the LORD’s mercy.

2T pour out my complaints before himand tell him all my troubles.

3When I am overwhelmed,you alone know the way I should turn.Wherever I go,my enemies have set traps for me.

4I look for someone to come and help me,but no one gives me a passing thought!No one will help me;no one cares a bit what happens to me.

5Then I pray to you, O LORD.I say, “You are my place of refuge.You are all I really want in life.

6Hear my cry,for Lam very low.Rescue me from my persecutors,for they are too strong for me.

7Bring me out of prisonso I can thank you.The godly will crowd around me,for you are good to me.”Theme: A prayer in the midst of hopelessness and depression. Ourinto what we know is consistent with God’s character and plans.

Author: David

1 4 3 A psalm of David.1 Hear my prayer, O LORD;listen to my plea!