A contemplation by Dawud, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.
1I cry with my voice to Allah.
With my voice, I ask Allah for mercy.
2I pour out my complaint before him.
I tell him my troubles.
3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me,
You knew my path.
In the way in which I walk,
They have hidden a snare for me.
4Look on my right, and see;
For there is no one who is concerned for me.
Refuge has fled from me.
No one cares for my soul.
5I cried to you, Allah.
I said, “You are my refuge,
My portion in the land of the living.“
6Listen to my cry,
For I am in desperate need.
Deliver me from my persecutors,
For they are stronger than me.
7Bring my soul out of prison,
That I may give thanks to your name.
The righteous will surround me,
For you will be good to me.