Psalm 143
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1A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.1LORD, hear my prayer. In your faithfulness listen to my plea, and in your righteousness answer me.
2Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.2Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous in your sight.
3For the enemy has pursued my soul, crushing my life to the ground, making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead.3For the enemy has pursued me, crushing me to the ground, making me live in darkness like those long dead.
4My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me.4My spirit is weak within me; my heart is overcome with dismay.
5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on the work of your hands.
6I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah6I spread out my hands to you; I am like parched land before you. Selah
7Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.7Answer me quickly, LORD; my spirit fails. Don't hide your face from me, or I will be like those going down to the Pit.
8Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.8Let me experience your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in you. Reveal to me the way I should go because I appeal to you.
9Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge.9Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; I come to you for protection.
10Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.10Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground.
11For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.11For your name's sake, LORD, let me live. In your righteousness deliver me from trouble,
12And in Your loving devotion, cut off my enemies. Destroy all who afflict me, for I am Your servant.12and in your faithful love destroy my enemies. Wipe out all those who attack me, for I am your servant.
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Psalm 142
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