Psalms 143
Psalm 143
A Cry for Help
A psalm of David.
1Lord, hear my prayer. In your faithfulness listen to my plea, and in your righteousness answer me.23Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous in your sight.4
5For the enemy has pursued me, crushing me to the ground, making me live in darkness like those long dead.6
7My spirit is weak within me; my heart is overcome with dismay.8
9I remember the days of old; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on the work of your hands.10
11I spread out my hands to you; I am like parched land before you.Selah12
13Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Don’t hide your face from me, or I will be like those going down to the Pit.14
15Let me experience your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in you. Reveal to me the way I should go because I appeal to you.16
17Rescue me from my enemies, Lord; I come to you for protection.18
19Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground.20
21For your name’s sake, Lord, let me live. In your righteousness deliver me from trouble,22
23and in your faithful love destroy my enemies. Wipe out all those who attack me, for I am your servant.24