I poured out my meditation before him, and declared mine affection in his presence.

Though my spirit [a]was in perplexity in me, yet thou knewest my path: in the way wherein I walked, have they privily laid a snare for me.

I looked upon my right hand, and beheld, but there was none that would know me: all refuge failed me, and [b]none cared for my soul.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 142:3 Hebrew, was folden or wrapped in me: meaning, as a thing that could have no issue.
  2. Psalm 142:4 Or, sought for myself.

I pour out before him my complaint;(A)
    before him I tell my trouble.(B)

When my spirit grows faint(C) within me,
    it is you who watch over my way.
In the path where I walk
    people have hidden a snare for me.
Look and see, there is no one at my right hand;
    no one is concerned for me.
I have no refuge;(D)
    no one cares(E) for my life.

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