Psalm 142

David once again finds himself in a cave......the specific occasion isn't given.

He is hiding, seeking refuge from his enemies.

NKJV notes focus on the word 'voice' in the first verse......suggesting that the intensity of the situation is such that he isn't just praying in his thoughts.  He is 'pouring out' his complaint to God, declaring his troubles.

This makes me think of Psalm 139, a few days ago.  David knows that God already knows his thoughts, his paths, and future.  He could not, even if he wanted to, hide from God.  So why pour out his complaint?    We do not do this to inform God......He knows.  It is for our good, our comfort, and our help that He has invited us to do so.  Naming our troubles to Him helps us rest in Him.  Why go to Him if He is not trustworthy?  And He listens! With interest!  And answers!

God sees our broken hearts.  He knows the way that we are traveling, and what lies along that path, including the snares of the wicked.  There is no refuge aside from God, so to Him David makes his cry.

God allows us to be brought low.....by adversity, depression, health issues,.....because it teaches us to run to Him, for there is no other refuge.

And He does, indeed, deal bountifully with us.  Indeed.