Psalms 143
1 A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer, give ear to my supplications; in Thy faithfulness answer me, and in Thy righteousness.
“A psalm of David.” O Lord, hear my prayer, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, in thy righteousness.
2 And enter not into judgment with Thy servant; for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified.
And enter not into judgment with thy servant; for no living man can be regarded righteous before thee.
3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath crushed my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.
For the enemy hath pursued my soul; he hath crushed to the ground my life; he hath made me dwell in darkness, as those that are dead eternally.
4 And my spirit fainteth within me; my heart within me is appalled.
And my spirit within me is overwhelmed: in my bosom is my heart astounded.
5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Thy doing; I muse on the work of Thy hands.
I remember the days of olden times: I meditate on all thy doings: on the work of thy hands do I reflect.
6 I spread forth my hands unto Thee; my soul thirsteth after Thee, as a weary land. (Selah)
I spread forth my hands unto thee: my soul [longeth] for thee, as a thirsty land. (Selah)
7 Answer me speedily, O LORD, my spirit faileth; hide not Thy face from me; lest I become like them that go down into the pit.
Hasten, answer me, O Lord, my spirit falleth: hide not thy face from me, that I may not become like those that go down into the pit.
8 Cause me to hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning, for in Thee do I trust; cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for unto Thee have I lifted up my soul.
Cause me to hear in the morning thy kindness; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way whereon I should walk; for unto thee do I lift up my soul.
9 Deliver me from mine enemies, O LORD; with Thee have I hidden myself.
Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies: by thee do I seek shelter.
10 Teach me to do Thy will, for Thou art my God; let Thy good spirit lead me in an even land.
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; guide me on a level land.
11 For Thy name's sake, O LORD, quicken me; in Thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.
For thy sake, O Lord, revive me: in thy righteousness bring forth out of distress my soul.
12 And in Thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that harass my soul; for I am Thy servant.
And in thy kindness destroy my enemies, and annihilate all the adversaries of my soul; far I am thy servant.
