Psalm 143
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1A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.1LORD, hear my prayer; pay attention to my request, because you are faithful; answer me in your righteousness.
2And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.2Do not enter into judgment with your servant, for no living person is righteous in your sight.
3For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.3For those who oppose me are pursuing my life, crushing me to the ground, making me sit in darkness like those who died long ago.
4Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.4As a result, my spirit is desolate within me, and my mind within me is appalled.
5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.5I remember the former times, meditating on everything you have done. I think about the work of your hands.
6I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.6I stretch out my hands toward you, longing for you like a parched land. Interlude
7Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.7Answer me quickly, LORD; my spirit is failing. Do not hide your face from me; otherwise, I will become like those who descend to the Pit,
8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.8In the morning let me hear of your gracious love, for in you I trust. Cause me to know the way I should take, because I have set my hope on you.
9Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.9Deliver me from my enemies, LORD. I have taken refuge in you.
10Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.10Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
11Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.11For the sake of your name, LORD, preserve my life. Because you are righteous, bring me out of trouble.
12And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.12Because of your gracious love, you will cut off my enemies. You will destroy all who oppose me, for I am your servant.
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