Psalms 143
1 HEAR my prayer, O Lord, 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 smitten 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 Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
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 works; 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 stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. (Selah)
I spread forth my hands unto thee: my soul [longeth] for thee, as a thirsty land. (Selah)
7 Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto 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 I lift up my soul unto thee.
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, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
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: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; guide me on a level land.
11 Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake 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 of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict 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.
