Revised Standard Version RSV
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 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,
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Loudly, I cry to the LORD. Loudly, I plead with the LORD for mercy.
2 I pour out my complaint before him, I tell my trouble before him.
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I pour out my complaints in his presence and tell him my troubles.
3 When my spirit is faint, thou knowest my way! In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.
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When I begin to lose hope, you [already] know what I am experiencing. [My enemies] have hidden a trap for me on the path where I walk.
4 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.
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Look to my right and see that no one notices me. Escape is impossible for me. No one cares about me.
5 I cry to thee, O LORD; I say, Thou art my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.
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I call out to you, O LORD. I say, "You are my refuge, my own inheritance in this world of the living."
6 Give heed to my cry; for I am brought very low! Deliver me from my persecutors; for they are too strong for me!
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Pay attention to my cry for help because I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me because they are too strong for me.
7 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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Release my soul from prison so that I may give thanks to your name. Righteous people will surround me because you are good to me.
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