Psalms — Chapter 143

1Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.

2And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.

3For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.

4Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.

5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.

6I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.

7Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.

8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.

9Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.

10Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

11Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.

12And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.

1Hear my prayer, O Jehovah; give ear to my supplications: In thy faithfulness answer me, [and] in thy righteousness.

2And enter not into judgment with thy servant; For in thy sight no man living is righteous.

3For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; He hath smitten my life down to the ground: He hath made me to dwell in dark places, as those that have been long dead.

4Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; My heart within me is desolate.

5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy doings; I muse on the work of thy hands.

6I spread forth my hands unto thee: My soul [thirsteth] after thee, as a weary land. Selah

7Make haste to answer me, O Jehovah; my spirit faileth: Hide not thy face from me, Lest I become like them that go down into the pit.

8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.

9Deliver me, O Jehovah, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.

10Teach me to do thy will; For thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; Lead me in the land of uprightness.

11Quicken me, O Jehovah, for thy name`s sake: In thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.

12And in thy lovingkindness cut off mine enemies, And destroy all them that afflict my soul; For I am thy servant. Psalm 144 [A Psalm] of David.

1A psalm of David. O Lord, hear my prayer. Pay attention to my plea for help. Because of your faithfulness and justice, answer me.

2Do not sit in judgment on your servant, for no one alive is innocent before you.

3Certainly 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.

4My strength leaves me; I am absolutely shocked.

5I recall the old days. I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on your accomplishments.

6I spread my hands out to you in prayer; my soul thirsts for you in a parched land.(Selah)

7Answer me quickly, Lord. My strength is fading. Do not reject me, or I will join those descending into the grave.

8May 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.

9Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord. I run to you for protection.

10Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God. May your kind presence lead me into a level land.

11O Lord, for the sake of your reputation, revive me. Because of your justice, rescue me from trouble.

12As a demonstration of your loyal love, destroy my enemies. Annihilate all who threaten my life, for I am your servant.

1Hear my prayer, Yahweh. Listen to my petitions. In your faithfulness and righteousness, relieve me.

2Don’t enter into judgment with your servant, for in your sight no man living is righteous.

3For the enemy pursues my soul. He has struck my life down to the ground. He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead.

4Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me. My heart within me is desolate.

5I remember the days of old. I meditate on all your doings. I contemplate the work of your hands.

6I spread out my hands to you. My soul thirsts for you, like a parched land. Selah.

7Hurry to answer me, Yahweh. My spirit fails. Don’t hide your face from me, so that I don’t become like those who go down into the pit.

8Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you.

9Deliver me, Yahweh, from my enemies. I flee to you to hide me.

10Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

11Revive me, Yahweh, for your name’s sake. In your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.

12In your loving kindness, cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul, For I am your servant.