143:1 Listen to my prayer, Lord! Because of your faithfulness, hear my requests for mercy! Because of your righteousness, answer me!
143:2 Please don’t bring your servant to judgment, because no living thing is righteous before you.
143:3 The enemy is chasing me, crushing my life in the dirt, forcing me to live in the dark like those who’ve been dead forever.
143:4 My spirit is weak inside me— inside, my mind is numb.
143:5 I remember the days long past; I meditate on all your deeds; I contemplate your handiwork.
143:6 I stretch out my hands to you; my whole being is like dry dirt, thirsting for you. Selah
143:7 Answer me, Lord—and quickly! My breath is fading. Don’t hide your face from me or I’ll be like those going down to the pit!
143:8 Tell me all about your faithful love come morning time, because I trust you. Show me the way I should go, because I offer my life up to you.
143:9 Deliver me from my enemies, Lord! I seek protection from you.
143:10 Teach me to do what pleases you, because you are my God. Guide me by your good spirit into good land.
143:11 Make me live again, Lord, for your name’s sake. Bring me out of distress because of your righteousness.
143:12 Wipe out my enemies because of your faithful love. Destroy everyone who attacks me, because I am your servant.
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