Psalm 120

A Song of ^[a]Ascents.

¹ In my distress I cried to the Lord, and He answered me.

Psalm 130

A Song of ^[a]Ascents.

¹ Out of the depths have I cried to You, O Lord.

Psalm 142

A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of David; when he was in the cave. A Prayer.

¹ I cry to the Lord with my voice; with my voice to the Lord do I make supplication.

⁵⁵ I called upon Your name, O Lord, out of the depths [of the mire] of the dungeon.^(A)

⁵⁶ You heard my voice [then]: [Oh] hide not Your ear [now] at my prayer for relief.

⁵⁷ You drew near on the day I called to You; You said, Fear not.^(B)

⁵⁸ O Lord, You have pleaded the causes of my soul [You have managed my affairs and You have protected my person and my rights]; You have rescued and redeemed my life!