Psalms 142:1
A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer.
What it says
David lifts his voice to the LORD and cries aloud for mercy.
What it is doing
This verse opens the psalm with audible urgency.
In context
1A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. 2I pour out my complaint before Him; 3Although my spirit grows faint within me, 4Look to my right and see; 5I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, 6Listen to my cry, 7Free my soul from prison,