David Prays from the Cave - Psalm 142

An excerpt from David Hides in a Cave. A prayer inspired by Psalm 142.

Adonai, O Adonai,

What is left of me?

I’m too parched to cry,
but you will lead me to water.

Even as the path before me
is littered with traps,
my enemies hunt me day and night.

I have no refuge,
nowhere to lay my head.

You are my refuge.
In you, I can find comfort.

Listen to me.
I can’t take much more.

Save me from my enemies;
they are too strong.

Bring me close to you.

Help me to praise your name again.
Restore me.
Those who hunger for justice
will gather around me.

Together,
we will dine on your bounty.