Zabur 142

A contemplation by Dawud, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.

 

1I cry with my voice to Allah.

With my voice, I ask Allah for mercy.

2I pour out my complaint before him.

I tell him my troubles.

3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me,

You knew my path.

In the way in which I walk,

They have hidden a snare for me.

4Look on my right, and see;

For there is no one who is concerned for me.

Refuge has fled from me.

No one cares for my soul.

5I cried to you, Allah.

I said, "You are my refuge,

My portion in the land of the living."

6Listen to my cry,

For I am in desperate need.

Deliver me from my persecutors,

For they are stronger than me.

7Bring my soul out of prison,

That I may give thanks to your name.

The righteous will surround me,

For you will be good to me.

 


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