Chapter 141

A prayer of David in extremity of danger.

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   Of understanding for David. A prayer when he was in the cave. [1 Kings xxiv.]

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   I cried to the Lord with my voice: with my voice I made supplication to the Lord.

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   In his sight I pour out my prayer, and before him I declare my trouble.

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   When my spirit failed me, then thou knewest my paths.

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   I looked on my right hand, and beheld: and there was no one that would know me.

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   I cried to thee, O Lord; I said: Thou art my hope, my portion in the land of the living.

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   Attend to my supplication: for I am brought very low.

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   Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the just wait for me, until thou reward me.