1A well-written song <04905> by David <01732>, when he was <01961> in the cave <04631>; a prayer <08605>. To <0413> the Lord <03068> I cry out <06963>; to <0413> the Lord <03068> I plead <06963> <02199> for mercy <02603>.
2I pour out <08210> my lament <07879> before <06440> him; I tell <05046> him about my troubles <06869>.
3Even when my strength <07307> leaves <05848> me, you <0859> watch <03045> my footsteps <05410>. In the path <0734> where <02098> I walk <01980> they have hidden <02934> a trap <06341> for me.
4Look <05027> to the right <03225> and see <07200>! No <0369> one cares about <05234> me. I have nowhere <06> to run <04498>; no <0369> one is concerned about <01875> my life <05315>.
5I cry out <02199> to <0413> you, O Lord <03068>; I say <0559>, “You <0859> are my shelter <04268>, my security <02506> in the land <0776> of the living <02416>.”
6Listen <07181> to <0413> my cry <07440> for help, for <03588> I am in serious <03966> trouble <01809>! Rescue <05337> me from those who chase <07291> me, for <03588> they are stronger <0553> than I am.
7Free <03318> me from prison <04525>, that I <05315> may give thanks <03034> to your name <08034>. Because of me the godly <06662> will assemble <03803>, for <03588> you will vindicate <01580> me.