Psalms 142 in plain modern English. New Ground English Translation.

I cry out to Yahweh with everything I have; I lift my voice to Yahweh, begging for help.

I pour out my anguish in front of him; I lay bare all my trouble before him.

When my spirit is fading inside me, you already know the path I'm walking. On the road where I travel, they've hidden a trap for me.

Look to my right and see — no one stands with me. Every escape route is gone; not a single person cares about my life.

I cry out to you, Yahweh. I say, "You are my shelter, my only share in the land of the living."

Pay attention to my cry — I am completely beaten down. Rescue me from the ones hunting me, because they are stronger than I am.

Bring me out of this prison so I can praise your name. The ones who live right will gather around me, because you are good to me.