Psalms 143 · תהילים

A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in Thy faithfulness answer me, in thy righteousness.

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

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

Therefore my spirit faints within me; my heart within me is appalled.

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

I stretch forth my hands to Thee: my soul thirsts after Thee, like a thirsty land. (Sela.)

Answer me speedily, O Lord: my spirit fails: do not hide Thy face from me, lest I be like those who go down into the pit.

Cause me to hear Thy words of steadfast love in the morning; for in Thee do I trust: cause me to know the way in which I should walk; for I lift up my soul to Thee.

Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies: I flee to Thee to hide me.

Teach me to do Thy will; for Thou art my God: let Thy good spirit lead me into a level land.

Revive me, O Lord, for Thy name’s sake: for Thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.

And in Thy mercy cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul: for I am Thy servant.