<Psalm 142

[1] I will call to the Lord for help. I will pray to the Lord.

[2] I will tell the Lord about my problems. I will tell the Lord about my troubles.

[3] My enemies have set a trap for me. I am ready to give up. But the Lord knows what is happening to me.

[4] I look around, and I don’t see any of my friends. I have no place to run. No person is trying to save me.

[5] So I cry to the Lord for help. Lord, you are my place of safety. Lord, you can let me continue to live.

[6] Lord, listen to my prayer. I need you very much. Save me from the people who chase me. Those people are too strong for me.

[7] Help me escape this trap so I can praise your name. And good people will celebrate with me because you took care of me.