1I cry loudly to Jehovah. Loudly, I plead with Jehovah for mercy. 2I pour out my complaints in his presence and tell him my troubles. 3When I begin to lose hope, you already know what I am experiencing. My enemies have hidden a trap for me on the path where I walk. 4Look to my right and see that no one notices me. Escape is impossible for me. No one cares about me. 5I call out to you, O Jehovah. I say: »You are my refuge, my own inheritance in this world of the living.« 6Pay attention to my cry for help! I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me because they are too strong for me. 7Release me from prison so that I may praise your name. Righteous people will surround me because you are good to me.