Psalms 142MSG

1I cry out loudly to God, loudly I plead with God for mercy.

2I spill out all my complaints before him, and spell out my troubles in detail:

3"As I sink in despair, my spirit ebbing away, you know how I'm feeling, Know the danger I'm in, the traps hidden in my path.

4Look right, look left - there's not a soul who cares what happens! I'm up against it, with no exit - bereft, left alone.

5I cry out, God, call out: 'You're my last chance, my only hope for life!'

6Oh listen, please listen; I've never been this low. Rescue me from those who are hunting me down; I'm no match for them.

7Get me out of this dungeon so I can thank you in public. Your people will form a circle around me and you'll bring me showers of blessing!"

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