Psalms 143

¹ A psalm of David. LORD, hear my prayer; in your faithfulness listen to my pleading; answer me in your justice.

² Do not enter into judgment with your servant; before you no living being can be just.

³ The enemy has pursued me; they have crushed my life to the ground. They have left me in darkness like those long dead.

⁴ My spirit is faint within me; my heart is dismayed.

⁵ I remember the days of old; I ponder all your deeds; the works of your hands I recall.

⁶ I stretch out my hands to you; I thirst for you like a parched land. Selah

⁷ Hasten to answer me, LORD; for my spirit fails me. Do not hide your face from me, lest I become like those descending to the pit.

⁸ At dawn let me hear of your kindness, for in you I trust. Show me the path I should walk, for to you I entrust my life.

⁹ Rescue me, LORD, from my foes, for in you I hope.

¹⁰ Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your kind spirit guide me on ground that is level.

¹¹ For your name's sake, LORD, give me life; in your justice lead me out of distress.

¹² In your kindness put an end to my foes; destroy all who attack me, for I am your servant. Psalm