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. Listen, O Lord, to my prayer; attend to my plea. In your faithfulness give me answer, and in your righteousness.
2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant; for no living man can be regarded righteous before thee.
With your servant O enter you not into judgment, for in your sight can no one alive 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 persecutes me, crushing my life to the ground, making me live in the darkness, as those who have long been dead.
4 And my spirit within me is overwhelmed: in my bosom is my heart astounded.
My spirit is faint within me, my heart is bewildered 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 remember the days of old, and brood over all you have done, musing on all that your hands have wrought.
6 I spread forth my hands unto thee: my soul [longeth] for thee, as a thirsty land. (Selah)
I spread out my hands to you: I thirst for you, like parched earth. (Selah)
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 soon, Lord, because my spirit is spent. Hide not your face from me, else become I like those who 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.
Let me learn of your love in the morning, for my trust is in you. Teach me the way I should go: for my heart longs for you.
9 Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies: by thee do I seek shelter.
Save me, O Lord, from my foes: for to you I have fled 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 yourself are my God. Guide me by your good spirit, O Lord, on a way that is smooth.
11 For thy sake, O Lord, revive me: in thy righteousness bring forth out of distress my soul.
Be true to your name Lord, spare me, bring me out of distress in your faithfulness.
12 And in thy kindness destroy my enemies, and annihilate all the adversaries of my soul; far I am thy servant.
In your kindness extinguish my enemies, and all those who vex me destroy; for I am your servant.
