Psalm 143
A Cry for Help
A psalm of David.
1
Lord, hear my prayer.
In your faithfulness listen to my plea,
3For the enemy has pursued me,
crushing me to the ground,
making me live in darkness
4My spirit is weak within me;
5I remember the days of old;
I meditate on all you have done;
6I spread out my hands to you;
7Answer me quickly, Lord;
Don’t hide your face from me,
or I will be like those
8Let me experience
your faithful love in the morning,
for I trust in you.143:8 Ps 90:14
Reveal to me the way I should go
9Rescue me from my enemies, Lord;
I come to you for protection.143:9 One Hb ms, LXX; some Hb mss read I cover myself to you143:9 Ps 31:15; 59:1; 142:6
10Teach me to do your will,
May your gracious Spirit
lead me on level ground.143:10 Ps 23:3
11For your name’s sake, Lord,
let me live.
12and in your faithful love destroy my enemies.
Wipe out all those who attack me,
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