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, when his son pursued him. O Lord, attend to my prayer: hearken to my supplication in thy truth; hear me in thy righteousness.
2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant; for no living man can be regarded righteous before thee.
And enter not into judgment with thy servant, for in thy sight shall no [man] living be justified.
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 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.
4 And my spirit within me is overwhelmed: in my bosom is my heart astounded.
Therefore my spirit was grieved in me; my heart was troubled within 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 remembered the days of old; and I meditated on all thy doings: [yea], I meditated on the works of thine hands.
6 I spread forth my hands unto thee: my soul [longeth] for thee, as a thirsty land. (Selah)
I spread forth my hands to thee; my soul [thirsts] for thee, as a dry land. (Pause)
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.
Hear me speedily, O Lord; my spirit has failed; turn not away thy face from me, else I shall be like to them that go down 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.
Cause me to hear thy mercy in the morning; for I have hoped in thee; make known to me, O Lord, the way wherein I should walk; for I have lifted up my soul to thee.
9 Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies: by thee do I seek shelter.
Deliver me from mine enemies, O Lord; for I have fled to thee 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 thy will; for thou art my God; thy good Spirit shall guide me in the straight [way].
11 For thy sake, O Lord, revive me: in thy righteousness bring forth out of distress my soul.
Thou shalt quicken me, O Lord, for thy name's sake; in thy righteousness thou shalt bring my soul out of affliction.
12 And in thy kindness destroy my enemies, and annihilate all the adversaries of my soul; far I am thy servant.
And in thy mercy thou wilt destroy mine enemies, and wilt destroy all those that afflict my soul; for I am thy servant.
