Psalms 143
1 A psalm of David. LORD, hear my prayer; listen to my pleas. In your faithfulness, answer me; in your righteousness.
2 Do not enter into judgment with your servant, for no one living is righteous before you.
3 For the enemy has pursued me, crushed my life to the ground, and made me dwell in darkness, like those who died long ago.
4 My spirit faints within me; my heart is numb inside me.
5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all you have done and reflect on the works of your hands.
6 I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like parched earth. Selah.
7 Answer me quickly, LORD; my spirit is failing. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go down to the pit.
8 Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for I lift up my soul to you.
9 Deliver me from my enemies, LORD; in you I take refuge.
10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your Spirit is good; let it lead me on level ground.
11 For the sake of your name, LORD, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring my soul out of distress.
12 In your steadfast love, destroy my enemies and make all who trouble my soul perish, for I am your servant.
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