Lessons                                                                       Bread of Life                                                                    Psalm 142

Psalm 142:1–7

₁With my voice I cry out | to the LORD;*

with my voice I plead for mercy | to the LORD.

₂I pour out my complaint be- | fore him;*

I tell my trouble be- | fore him.

₃When my spirit faints within me,

you | know my way!*

In the path where I walk

they have hidden a | trap for me.

₄Look to the right and see:

there is none who takes notice | of me;*

no refuge remains to me;

no one cares | for my soul.

₅I cry to you, | O LORD;*

I say, “You are my refuge,

my portion in the land of the | living.”

₆Attend to my cry,

for I am brought | very low!*

Deliver me from my persecutors,

for they are too | strong for me!

₇Bring me out of prison,

that I may give thanks | to your name!*

The righteous will surround me,

for you will deal bountifully | with me.