Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Psalms 142 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

A prayer for help

(A special psalm and a prayer by David when he was in the cave.)

1. I pray to you, Lord.I beg for mercy.

2. I tell you all my worriesand my troubles,

3. and whenever I feel low,you are there to guide me.A trap has been hiddenalong my pathway.

4. Even if you look,you won't see anyonewho cares enoughto walk beside me.There is no place to hide,and no one who really cares.

5. I pray to you, Lord!You are my place of safety,and you are my choicein the land of the living.Please answer my prayer.I am completely helpless.

6. Help! They are chasing me,and they are too strong.

7. Rescue me from this prison,so I can praise your name.And when your people noticeyour wonderful kindness to me,they will rush to my side.