When (A)my spirit [a]was overwhelmed within me,
You knew my path.
In the way where I walk
They have (B)hidden a trap for me.
Look to the right and see;
For there is (C)no one who regards me;
[b]There is no (D)escape for me;
(E)No one cares for my soul.

I cried out to You, O Lord;
I said, “You are (F)my refuge,
My (G)portion in the (H)land of the living.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 142:3 Lit fainted
  2. Psalm 142:4 Lit Escape has perished from me