Psalms 143

  1. 1

    A psalm of David. O Lord, hear my prayer. Pay attention to my plea for help. Because of your faithfulness and justice, answer me.

  2. 2

    Do not sit in judgment on your servant, for no one alive is innocent before you.

  3. 3

    Certainly my enemies chase me. They smash me into the ground. They force me to live in dark regions, like those who have been dead for ages.

  4. 4

    My strength leaves me; I am absolutely shocked.

  5. 5

    I recall the old days. I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on your accomplishments.

  6. 6

    I spread my hands out to you in prayer; my soul thirsts for you in a parched land.(Selah)

  7. 7

    Answer me quickly, Lord. My strength is fading. Do not reject me, or I will join those descending into the grave.

  8. 8

    May I hear about your loyal love in the morning, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should go, because I long for you.

  9. 9

    Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord. I run to you for protection.

  10. 10

    Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God. May your kind presence lead me into a level land.

  11. 11

    O Lord, for the sake of your reputation, revive me. Because of your justice, rescue me from trouble.

  12. 12

    As a demonstration of your loyal love, destroy my enemies. Annihilate all who threaten my life, for I am your servant.