143:1  

  • A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer O LORD; give ear unto my supplications; in Your faithfulness and in Your righteousness answer me.
  • 143:2  And do not enter into judgment with Your servant, for in Your sight no one living is righteous,

    143:3  For the enemy has pursued my soul; he has beaten my life down to the ground; he has made me dwell in darkness, as those long dead.

    143:4  Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; my heart is weary within me.

    143:5  I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.

    143:6  I stretch forth my hands unto You; my soul thirsts after You like a parched land. Selah.

    143:7  Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails; do not hide Your face from me, lest I be like those who go down into the pit.

    143:8  Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, for I do trust in You; cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul unto You.

    143:9  Deliver me, O LORD, from my enemies; I flee to You to hide me.

    143:10  Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; may Your good Spirit lead me on level ground of uprightness.

    143:11  O LORD, for Your name's sake quicken me; in Your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.

    143:12  And in Your mercy cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul, for I am Your servant.