A Maskil + 142:1 Maskil is probably a musical or liturgical term; used for Psalms 32, 42, 44–45, 52–55, 74, 78, 88–89, and 142. of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer.
I Lift My Voice to the LORD
1 Samuel 22:1–5; Psalm 57:1–11
1I cry with my voice to Yahweh. With my voice, I ask Yahweh for mercy.+ 2I pour out my complaint before him. I tell him my troubles.+ 3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my route. On the path in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.+ 4Look on my right, and see; for there is no one who is concerned for me. Refuge has fled from me. No one cares for my soul.+ 5I cried to you, Yahweh. I said, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.”+ 6Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. deliver me from my persecutors, For they are stronger than me.+ 7Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will be good to me.+