1. I cried unto the Lord with my voice;

1. with my voice I made my supplication unto the Lord.

2. I poured out my complaint before Him;

2. I declared to Him my trouble.

3. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me,

3. then You knew my path.

3. In the way where I walk,

3. they have laid a snare for me.

4. I looked on my right and noticed,

4. but there was no one who would care for me;

4. there is no refuge for me;

4. no one cares for my soul.

5. I cried unto You, O Lord;

5. I said, “You are my refuge

5. and my portion in the land of the living.”

6. Attend to my cry,

6. for I am brought very low;

6. deliver me from my persecutors,

6. for they are stronger than me.

7. Bring my soul out of prison,

7. that I may praise Your name;

7. the righteous shall surround me,

7. for You shall deal bountifully with me.