1. With my voice I cry out to the Lord;with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord.
2. I pour out my complaint before him;I tell my trouble before him.
3. When my spirit faints within me,you know my way!In the path where I walkthey have hidden a trap for me.
4. Look to the right and see: there is none who takes notice of me; no refuge remains to me;no one cares for my soul.
5. I cry to you, O Lord;I say, “You are my refuge,my portion in the land of the living.”
6. Attend to my cry,for I am brought very low!Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me!
7. Bring me out of prison,that I may give thanks to your name!The righteous will surround me,for you will deal bountifully with me.