Psalm 142,5 | New International Reader’s Version

A prayer of David when he was in the cave. A maskil.

1 I call out to the LORD. I pray to him for mercy. 2 I pour out my problem to him. I tell him about my trouble. 3 When I grow weak, you are watching over my life. In the path where I walk, people have hidden a trap to catch me. 4 Look and see that no one is on my right side to help me. No one is concerned about me. I have no place of safety. No one cares whether I live or die. 5 LORD, I cry out to you. I say, ‘You are my place of safety. You are everything I need in this life.’ 6 Listen to my cry. I am in great need. Save me from those who are chasing me. They are too strong for me. 7 My troubles are like a prison. Set me free so I can praise your name. Then those who do what is right will gather around me because you have been good to me.

English Standard Version

You Are My Refuge

1 A Maskil* of David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer. 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 walk they 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.

Psalm 142,5 | New International Reader’s Version English Standard Version

A prayer of David when he was in the cave. A maskil.

You Are My Refuge