Holy Scripture
Psalms 142:1
A church father on this verse
“The intelligence of David when he was in the cave, a prayer. This title is prescribed according to history, indeed, when David was fleeing from the face of Saul in the desert of Engaddi, hidden in a cave; and Saul entered, unaware, as if on his own account. But since it has in its heading "The intelligence of David,"…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
1A Psalm of David, when his son pursued him. O Lord, attend to my prayer: Hearken to my supplication in thy truth; Hear me in thy righteousness.
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— Psalms 142:1 —
2And enter not into judgment with thy servant, For in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
3For the enemy has persecuted my soul; He has brought my life down to the ground; He has made me to dwell in a dark place, as those that have been long dead.