| New International Version | NET Bible |
| 1A maskil of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy. | 1A well-written song by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. To the LORD I cry out; to the LORD I plead for mercy. |
| 2I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. | 2I pour out my lament before him; I tell him about my troubles. |
| 3When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. | 3Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. |
| 4Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life. | 4Look to the right and see! No one cares about me. I have nowhere to run; no one is concerned about my life. |
| 5I cry to you, LORD; I say, "You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living." | 5I cry out to you, O LORD; I say, "You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living." |
| 6Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. | 6Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am. |
| 7Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me. | 7Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me. |
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