A maskil[658] of David. This is a prayer from the time he was in the cave.
<1> I cry out to the Lord.
I beg the Lord to help me.
<2> I tell him my problems;
I tell him about my troubles.
<3> I am ready to give up.
But you, Lord, know the path I am on,
and you know that my enemies have set a trap for me.
<4> I look around,
and I don't see anyone I know.
I have no place to run.
There is no one to save me.
<5> Lord, I cry out to you for help:
"You are my place of safety.
You are all I need in life."
<6> Listen to my prayer.
I am so weak.
Save me from those who are chasing me.
They are stronger than I am.
<7> Help me escape this trap[659]
so that I can praise your name.
Then good people will celebrate with me,
because you took care of me.
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