1 I cry aloud to the  Lord;  *

I plead aloud to the  Lord for mercy.  *

2 I pour out my complaint before him;

I reveal my trouble to him.  *

3 Although my spirit is weak within me,

you know my way.  *

Along this path I travel

they have hidden a trap for me.  *

4 Look to the right and see:  *

no one stands up for me;

there is no refuge for me;

no one cares about me.  *

5 I cry to you, Lord;

I say, "You are my shelter,

my portion in the land of the living."  *

6 Listen to my cry,

for I am very weak.  *

Rescue me from those who pursue me,

for they are too strong for me.  *

7 Free me from prison

so that I can praise your name.

The righteous will gather around me

because you deal generously with me.  *