 1 An Instruction of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried out to the Lord with my voice. With my voice I prayed to the Lord. 2 I poured out my prayer before Him; I declared my trouble before Him. 3 When my spirit fainted within me, then you knew my path. In the way in which I walked they have secretly laid a snare for me. 4 I looked on my right hand, and I watched, but no one recognized me. Escape was lost to me. No man cared for my soul. 5 I cried out to you, O Lord; I said, You are my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. 6 Hear my cry. For I am brought very low. Deliver me from my pursuers. For they are stronger than I. 7 Bring my soul out of prison that I may praise your name. The righteous shall gather around me. For you shall reward me.
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