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 Prayer for Help#Ps 143 Hebrew title: A psalm by David.
1 LORD, hear my prayer!
In your righteousness listen to my plea;
answer me in your faithfulness!
2 #
Rom 3.20; Gal 2.16 Don't put me, your servant, on trial;
no one is innocent in your sight.
3My enemies have hunted me down
and completely defeated me.
They have put me in a dark prison,
and I am like those who died long ago.
4So I am ready to give up;
I am in deep despair.
5I remember the days gone by;
I think about all that you have done,
I bring to mind all your deeds.
6I lift up my hands to you in prayer;
like dry ground my soul is thirsty for you.
7Answer me now, LORD!
I have lost all hope.
Don't hide yourself from me,
or I will be among those who go down to the world of the dead.
8Remind me each morning of your constant love,
for I put my trust in you.
My prayers go up to you;
show me the way I should go.
9I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
10You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
11Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!
12Because of your love for me, kill my enemies
and destroy all my oppressors,
for I am your servant.
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