| New Living Translation (NLT) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 A psalm of David, regarding his experience in the cave. A prayer. I cry out to the LORD; I plead for the LORD's mercy. | 1 I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy. |
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