Psalm 143:1–8

1 Lord, hear my prayer.

In your faithfulness listen to my plea,

and in your righteousness answer me.h

2 Do not bring your servant into judgment,i

for no one alive is righteous in your sight.j

3 For the enemy has pursued me,

crushing me to the ground,

making me live in darkness

like those long dead.k

4 My spirit is weak within me;

my heart is overcome with dismay.l

5 I remember the days of old;

I meditate on all you have done;

I reflect on the work of your hands.m

6 I spread out my hands to you;

I am like parched land before you.n

Selah

7 Answer me quickly, Lord;

my spirit fails.o

Don’t hide your face from me,

or I will be like those

going down to the Pit.p

8 Let me experience

your faithful love in the morning,

for I trust in you.q

Reveal to me the way I should go

because I appeal to you.r