Psalm 143

Psalm 143

A psalm of David.

Lord, hear my prayer,^a

listen to my cry for mercy;^b

in your faithfulness^c and righteousness^d

come to my relief.

Do not bring your servant into judgment,

for no one living is righteous^e before you.

The enemy pursues me,

he crushes me to the ground;

he makes me dwell in the darkness^f

like those long dead.^g

So my spirit grows faint within me;

my heart within me is dismayed.^h

I rememberⁱ the days of long ago;

I meditate^j on all your works

and consider what your hands have done.

I spread out my hands^k to you;

I thirst for you like a parched land.

Answer me quickly,^l Lord;

my spirit fails.^m

Do not hide your faceⁿ from me

or I will be like those who go down to the pit.

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,^o

for I have put my trust in you.

Show me the way^p I should go,

for to you I entrust my life.^q

Rescue me^r from my enemies,^s Lord,

for I hide myself in you.

Teach me^t to do your will,

for you are my God;^u

may your good Spirit

lead^v me on level ground.^w

For your name’s sake,^x Lord, preserve my life;^y

in your righteousness,^z bring me out of trouble.

In your unfailing love, silence my enemies;^a

destroy all my foes,^b

for I am your servant.^c