Revised Version 1885

Psalms 142 Revised Version 1885 (RV1885)

Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer.

1. I cry with my voice unto the Lord; with my voice unto the Lord do I make supplication.

2. I pour out my complaint before him; I shew before him my trouble.

3. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walk have they hidden a snare for me.

4. Look on my right hand, and see; for there is no man that knoweth me: refuge hath failed me; no man careth for my soul.

5. I cried unto thee, O Lord; I said, Thou art my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.

6. Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.

7. Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.