The hymn of instruction that David wrote in the cave is a prayer. I cry out to the Lord with my voice, plead with the Lord with my voice.

I confided my grievances in front of him, and Chen recounted my troubles.

When my spirit faints inside me, you know my path. On my journey, the enemy has secretly set up a net for me.

Please look to my right, because no one knows me. I have nowhere to seek refuge, and no one cares for me.

O Lord, I have cried out to you. I said, you are my refuge. In the land of the living, you are my blessing.

Listen attentively to my cry, for I have fallen to an extremely low place. Save me from those who persecute me, for they are stronger than me.

Please lead me out of the land of captivity, so that I may praise your name. The righteous will surround me, for you have treated me with kindness.