King James Version KJV
Revised Standard Version RSV
1 I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
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A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer. I cry with my voice to the LORD, with my voice I make supplication to the LORD,
2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.
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I pour out my complaint before him, I tell my trouble before him.
3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
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When my spirit is faint, thou knowest my way! In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.
4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
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I look to the right and watch, but there is none who takes notice of me; no refuge remains to me, no man cares for me.
5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
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I cry to thee, O LORD; I say, Thou art my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.
6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
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Give heed to my cry; for I am brought very low! Deliver me from my persecutors; for they are too strong for me!
7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
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Bring me out of prison, that I may give thanks to thy name! The righteous will surround me; for thou wilt deal bountifully with me.
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