1I cried unto the Lord with my voice: with my voice I prayed unto the Lord.
2I poured out my meditation before him, and declared mine affection in his presence.
3Though my spirit was in perplexity in me, yet thou knewest my path: in the way wherein I walked, have they privily laid a snare for me.
4I looked upon my right hand, and beheld, but there was none that would know me: all refuge failed me, and none cared for my soul.
5Then cried I unto thee, O Lord, and said, Thou art mine hope, and my portion in the land of the living.
6Hearken unto my cry, for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors, for they are too strong for me.
7Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy Name: then shall the righteous come about me, when thou art beneficial unto me.