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Psalms142

Psalm 142, a prayer of David when he was in the cave, records his fervent cry to the Lord in a time of overwhelming distress. Feeling utterly abandoned by others and facing hidden snares, David poured out his complaint and trouble before God. He declared the Lord to be his only refuge and portion, earnestly seeking deliverance from his persecutors so that he might praise God's name.

A Desperate Cry from the Cave

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An Instruction of David, a Prayer when he is in the cave. My voice is unto Jehovah, I cry, My voice is unto Jehovah, I entreat grace.
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I pour forth before Him my meditation, My distress before Him I declare.

Overwhelmed by Troubles and Snares

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When my spirit hath been feeble in me, Then Thou hast known my path; In the way in which I walk, They have hid a snare for me.
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Looking on the right hand--and seeing, And I have none recognizing; Perished hath refuge from me, There is none inquiring for my soul.

The Lord Is My Only Refuge

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I have cried unto thee, O Jehovah, I have said, `Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.'
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Attend Thou unto my loud cry, For I have become very low, Deliver Thou me from my pursuers, For they have been stronger than I.
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Bring forth from prison my soul to confess Thy name, The righteous do compass me about, When Thou conferrest benefits upon me!
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