PsalmsChapter 143

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¹A psalm of David.
LORD, hear my prayer.
You are faithful, so listen to my plea.
You are righteous, so answer me. ²Do not bring your servant to trial,
for no one alive is right in your sight. ³For the enemy has chased my soul.
He has crushed my life to the ground.
He makes me live in darkness
like people who died long ago. ⁴My spirit grows weak inside me.
My heart is full of fear inside me. ⁵I remember the days of long ago.
I think deeply about all you have done.
I think about the work of your hands. ⁶I stretch out my hands to you.
My soul thirsts for you like a dry land.
Selah ⁷Answer me quickly, LORD.
My spirit is giving out.
Do not hide your face from me,
or I will be like those who go down to the Pit. ⁸Let me hear of your faithful love in the morning,
for I have put my trust in you.
Teach me the way I should walk,
for I lift up my soul to you. ⁹LORD, save me from my enemies.
I run to you to be safe. ¹⁰Teach me to do what you want,
for you are my God.
May your good Spirit lead me
on level ground. ¹¹LORD, for the sake of your name, give me new life.
You are righteous, so bring my soul out of trouble. ¹²In your faithful love, cut off my enemies.
Destroy all who hurt me,
for I am your servant.