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.
Hear, O Lord, my prayer: give ear to my supplication in thy truth: hear me in thy justice.
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 no man living shall 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 hath persecuted my soul: he hath brought down my life to the earth. He hath made me to dwell in darkness as those that have been dead of old:
4 And my spirit within me is overwhelmed: in my bosom is my heart astounded.
And my spirit is in anguish within me: my heart within me is troubled.
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, I meditated on all thy works: I meditated upon the works of thy hands.
6 I spread forth my hands unto thee: my soul [longeth] for thee, as a thirsty land. (Selah)
I stretched forth my hands to thee: my soul is as earth without water unto thee.
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 hath fainted away. Turn not away thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into 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 in thee have I hoped. Make the way known to me, 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 my enemies, O Lord, to thee have I fled:
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 lead me into the right land:
11 For thy sake, O Lord, revive me: in thy righteousness bring forth out of distress my soul.
For thy name’s sake, O Lord, thou wilt quicken me in thy justice. Thou wilt 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 thy mercy thou wilt destroy my enemies. And thou wilt cut off all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.
