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Psalms 141

1Understanding; by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer.

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2I cried to the Lord with my voice, With my voice I prayed to the Lord.

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3I shall pour out my supplication before Him; I shall declare my affliction in His presence.

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4When my spirit fainted within me, Then You knew my paths; For on the way I was going, they hid a trap for me.

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5I looked on my right, and saw There was no one who knew me; Refuge failed me, And there was no one who cared for my soul.

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6I cried to You, O Lord; I said, "You are my hope, My portion in the land of the living.

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7Attend to my supplication, For I was humbled exceedingly; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they are stronger than I.

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8Bring my soul out of prison To give thanks to Your name, O Lord; The righteous shall wait for me, until You reward me."

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