Maschil of David: A Prayer when he was in the Cave

Verse 1

Unto Jehovah with my voice, I out aloud did cry: Unto Jehovah with my voice, My suit for grace made I.

Verse 2

Before his face I did pour out My meditation. Before his face I did declare The trouble me upon.

Verse 3

When in me was my soul o'erwhelm'd, Then thou didst know my way. I'th' way I walk'd a snare for me They privily did lay.

Verse 4

On my right hand I look'd and saw, But no man would me know: All refuge fail'd me, for my soul None any care did show.

Verse 5

Unto the Lord I cry'd, and said, My hope thou art alone: And in the land of living ones Thou art my portion.

Verse 6

Because I am brought very low, Attend unto my cry. From my pursuers save thou me, Who stronger are than I.

Verse 7

From out of prison bring my soul, That I thy name may praise, The just shall compass me, for thou Shall shew me bounteous grace.