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.