The Holy Bible – Knox Translation
The Book of Psalms
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Psalm 141
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(A maskil. Of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer.)
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Loud is my cry to the Lord, the prayer I utter for the Lord’s mercy,
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as I pour out my complaint before him, tell him of the affliction I endure.
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My heart is ready to faint within me, but thou art watching over my path. They lie in ambush for me, there by the wayside;
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I look to the right of me, and find none to take my part; all hope of escape is cut off from me, none is concerned for my safety.
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To thee, Lord, I cry, claiming thee for my only refuge, all that is left me in this world of living men.
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Listen, then, to my plea; thou seest me all defenceless. Rescue me from persecutors who are too strong for me; restore liberty to a captive soul.
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What thanks, then, will I give to thy name, honest hearts all about me, rejoicing to see thy favour restored!