Psalms 143



143

A praise song of David.[660]

<1> Lord, hear my prayer.

Listen to my call for help and answer my prayer.

Show me how good and loyal you are.

<2> Don't judge me, your servant.

No one alive could be judged innocent by your standards.

<3> My enemies are chasing me.

They have crushed me into the dirt.

They are pushing me into the dark grave,

like people who died long ago.

<4> I am ready to give up.

I am losing my courage.

<5> But I remember what happened long ago.

I am thinking about all you have done.

I am talking about what you made

with your hands!

<6> I lift my hands in prayer to you.

I am waiting for your help,

like a dry land waiting for rain.

Selah[661]

<7> Hurry, answer me, Lord!

I have lost my courage.

Don't turn away from me.

Don't let me die and become like the people lying in the grave.

<8> Show me your faithful love this morning.

I trust in you.

Show me what I should do.

I put my life in your hands!

<9> Lord, I come to you for protection.

Save me from my enemies.

<10> Show me what you want me to do.

You are my God.

Let your good Spirit lead me over level ground.

<11> Lord, let me live

so people will praise your name.

Show me how good you are,

and save me from my trouble.

<12> Show me your love,

and defeat my enemies.

Destroy those who are trying to kill me

because I am your servant.

 

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