Psalms 143
143
Psalm 143
A psalm by David.
1O Lord, listen to my prayer.
Open your ears to hear my urgent requests.
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
2Do not take me to court for judgment,
because there is no one alive
who is righteous in your presence.
3The enemy has pursued me.
He has ground my life into the dirt.
He has made me live in dark places
like those who have died long ago.
4That is why I begin to lose hope
and my heart is in a state of shock.
5I remember the days long ago.
I reflect on all that you have done.
I carefully consider what your hands have made.
6I stretch out my hands to you in prayer.
Like parched land, my soul thirsts for you. Selah
7Answer me quickly, O Lord.
My spirit is worn out.
Do not hide your face from me,
or I will be like those who go into the pit.
8Let me hear about your mercy in the morning,
because I trust you.
Let me know the way that I should go,
because I long for you.
9Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord.
I come to you for protection.
10Teach me to do your will, because you are my God.
May your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
11O Lord, keep me alive for the sake of your name.
Because you are righteous, lead me out of trouble.
12In keeping with your mercy, wipe out my enemies
and destroy all who torment me,
because I am your servant.
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Psalms 143
143
(A psalm by David.)
A Prayer in Time of Danger
1Listen, Lord, as I pray!
You are faithful and honest
and will answer my prayer.
2 #
Ro 3.20; Ga 2.16. I am your servant.
Don't try me in your court,
because no one is innocent
by your standards.
3My enemies are chasing me,
crushing me in the ground.
I am in total darkness,
like someone long dead.
4I have given up hope,
and I feel numb all over.
5I remember to think about
the many things you did
in years gone by.
6Then I lift my hands in prayer,
because my soul is a desert,
thirsty for water from you.
7Please hurry, Lord,
and answer my prayer.
I feel hopeless.
Don't turn away
and leave me here to die.
8Each morning let me learn
more about your love
because I trust you.
I come to you in prayer,
asking for your guidance.
9Please rescue me
from my enemies, Lord!
I come to you for safety.#143.9 I … safety: Or “You are my hiding place.”
10You are my God. Show me
what you want me to do,
and let your gentle Spirit
lead me in the right path.
11Be true to your name, Lord,
and keep my life safe.
Use your saving power
to protect me from trouble.
12I am your servant.
Show how much you love me
by destroying my enemies.
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