143:1 LORD, hear my prayer! In your righteousness listen to my plea; answer me in your faithfulness! |
143:2 Don't put me, your servant, on trial; no one is innocent in your sight. |
143:3 My enemies have hunted me down and completely defeated me. They have put me in a dark prison, and I am like those who died long ago. |
143:4 So I am ready to give up; I am in deep despair. |
143:5 I remember the days gone by; I think about all that you have done, I bring to mind all your deeds. |
143:6 I lift up my hands to you in prayer; like dry ground my soul is thirsty for you. |
143:7 Answer me now, LORD! I have lost all hope. Don't hide yourself from me, or I will be among those who go down to the world of the dead. |
143:8 Remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go. |
143:9 I go to you for protection, LORD; rescue me from my enemies. |
143:10 You are my God; teach me to do your will. Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path. |
143:11 Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised; in your goodness save me from my troubles! |
143:12 Because of your love for me, kill my enemies and destroy all my oppressors, for I am your servant. |