Psalm 143

1. (0) A psalm of David: 1 (1) Adonai, hear my prayer; 1 listen to my pleas for mercy. 1 In your faithfulness, answer me, 1 and in your righteousness.

2. Don’t bring your servant to trial, 2 since in your sight no one alive 2 would be considered righteous.

3. For an enemy is pursuing me; 3 he has crushed my life into the ground 3 and left me to live in darkness, 3 like those who have been long dead.

4. My spirit faints within me; 4 my heart is appalled within me.

5. I remember the days of old, 5 reflecting on all your deeds, 5 thinking about the work of your hands.

6. I spread out my hands to you, 6 I long for you like a thirsty land. (Selah)

7. Answer me quickly, Adonai, 7 because my spirit is fainting. 7 Don’t hide your face from me, 7 or I’ll be like those who drop down into a pit.

8. Make me hear of your love in the morning, 8 because I rely on you. 8 Make me know the way I should walk, 8 because I entrust myself to you.

9. Adonai, rescue me from my enemies; 9 I have hidden myself with you.

10. Teach me to do your will, 10 because you are my God; 10 Let your good Spirit guide me 10 on ground that is level.

11. For your name’s sake, Adonai, preserve my life; 11 in your righteousness, bring me out of distress.

12. In your grace, cut off my enemies; 12 destroy all those harassing me; 12 because I am your servant.