Psalm 141

A prayer of David in extremity of danger.

1. 1

   Of understanding. For David. A prayer when he was in the cave. 1 Kings 24. In this way wherein I walked, they have hidden a snare for me. Deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.

2. 2

   I cried1 to the Lord with my voice: with my voice I made supplication to the Lord.

3. 3

   In his sight I pour out my prayer, and before him I declare my trouble:

4. 4

   When my spirit failed me, then thou knewest my paths.

5. 5

   I looked on my right hand, and beheld, and there was no one that would know me. Flight hath failed me: and there is no one that hath regard to my soul.

6. 6

   I cried to thee, O Lord: I said: Thou art my hope, my portion in the land of the living.

7. 7

   Attend to my supplication: for I am brought very low.

8. 8

   Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the just wait for me, until thou reward me.