Psalm 142:5-7

Expanded Bible

⁵ Lord, I cry out to you.
    I say, “You are my ·protection [refuge].
    ·You are all I want in this life [^L…my portion in the land of the living].”
⁶ ·Listen [Pay attention] to my cry,
    because I am ·helpless [brought very low].
·Save [Protect] me from those who are ·chasing [pursuing; persecuting] me,
    because they are too strong for me.
⁷ ·Free me [^LBring me out] from my prison,
    and then I will ·praise [thank] your name.
Then ·good [righteous] people will surround me,
    because you have ·taken care of me [given me my reward].