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Psalms 142

Young's Literal Translation (YLT) - 1898

7 verses - Ultra-literal (word-for-word) - Public Domain

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Psalms 142:1

An Instruction of David, a Prayer when he is in the cave. My voice [is] unto Jehovah, I cry, My voice [is] unto Jehovah, I entreat grace.

Psalms 142:2

I pour forth before Him my meditation, My distress before Him I declare.

Psalms 142:3

When my spirit hath been feeble in me, Then Thou hast known my path; In the way [in] which I walk, They have hid a snare for me.

Psalms 142:4

Looking on the right hand -- and seeing, And I have none recognizing; Perished hath refuge from me, There is none inquiring for my soul.

Psalms 142:5

I have cried unto thee, O Jehovah, I have said, `Thou [art] my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.'

Psalms 142:6

Attend Thou unto my loud cry, For I have become very low, Deliver Thou me from my pursuers, For they have been stronger than I.

Psalms 142:7

Bring forth from prison my soul to confess Thy name, The righteous do compass me about, When Thou conferrest benefits upon me!

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