1 I cry aloud with my voice to the Lord;

I make supplication with my voice to the Lord.

2 I pour out my complaint before Him;

I declare my trouble before Him.

3 When my spirit was overwhelmed and weak within me [wrapped in darkness],

You knew my path.

In the way where I walk

They have hidden a trap for me.

4 Look to the right [the point of attack] and see;

For there is no one who has regard for me [to act in my favor].

Escape has failed me and I have nowhere to run;

No one cares about my life.

5 I cried out to You, O Lord;

I said, "You are my refuge,

My portion in the land of the living.

6 "Give attention to my cry,

For I am brought very low;

Rescue me from my persecutors,

For they are stronger than I.

7 "Bring my soul out of prison (adversity),

So that I may give thanks and praise Your name;

The righteous will surround me [in triumph],

For You will look after me."