< 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.
2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant; for no living man can be regarded righteous before thee.
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.
4 And my spirit within me is overwhelmed: in my bosom is my heart astounded.
5 I remember the days of olden times: I meditate on all thy doings: on the work of thy hands do I reflect.
6 I spread forth my hands unto thee: my soul [longeth] for thee, as a thirsty land. (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.
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.
9 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; guide me on a level land.
11 For thy sake, O Lord, revive me: in thy righteousness bring forth out of distress my soul.
12 And in thy kindness destroy my enemies, and annihilate all the adversaries of my soul; far I am thy servant.
