Psalms 143
1 “A psalm of David.” O Lord, hear my prayer, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, in thy righteousness.
A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.
2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant; for no living man can be regarded righteous before thee.
Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.
3 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.
For the enemy has pursued my soul, crushing my life to the ground, making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead.
4 And my spirit within me is overwhelmed: in my bosom is my heart astounded.
My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me.
5 I remember the days of olden times: I meditate on all thy doings: on the work of thy hands do I reflect.
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.
6 I spread forth my hands unto thee: my soul [longeth] for thee, as a thirsty land. (Selah)
I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land.
7 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.
Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.
8 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.
Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.
9 Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies: by thee do I seek shelter.
Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge.
10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; guide me on a level land.
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
11 For thy sake, O Lord, revive me: in thy righteousness bring forth out of distress my soul.
For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.
12 And in thy kindness destroy my enemies, and annihilate all the adversaries of my soul; far I am thy servant.
And in Your loving devotion, cut off my enemies. Destroy all who afflict me, for I am Your servant.
