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Chapter 142
Psal JPS 142:1  Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer.
Psal JPS 142:2  With my voice I cry unto HaShem; with my voice I make supplication unto HaShem.
Psal JPS 142:3  I pour out my complaint before Him, I declare before Him my trouble;
Psal JPS 142:4  When my spirit fainteth within me--Thou knowest my path--in the way wherein I walk have they hidden a snare for me.
Psal JPS 142:5  Look on my right hand, and see, for there is no man that knoweth me; I have no way to flee; no man careth for my soul.
Psal JPS 142:6  I have cried unto Thee, O HaShem; I have said: 'Thou art my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.'
Psal JPS 142:7  Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low; deliver me from my persecutors; for they are too strong for me.
Psal JPS 142:8  Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks unto Thy name; the righteous shall crown themselves because of me; for Thou wilt deal bountifully with me.