143:1 [A psalm by David.] O LORD, listen to my prayer. Open your ears to hear my urgent requests. Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
143:2 Do not take me to court for judgment, because there is no one alive who is righteous in your presence.
143:3 The enemy has pursued me. He has ground my life into the dirt. He has made me live in dark places like those who have died long ago.
143:4 That is why I begin to lose hope and my heart is in a state of shock.
143:5 I remember the days long ago. I reflect on all that you have done. I carefully consider what your hands have made.
143:6 I stretch out my hands to you in prayer. Like parched land, my soul thirsts for you. [Selah]
143:7 Answer me quickly, O LORD. My spirit is worn out. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go into the pit.
143:8 Let me hear about your mercy in the morning, because I trust you. Let me know the way that I should go, because I long for you.
143:9 Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD. I come to you for protection.
143:10 Teach me to do your will, because you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
143:11 O LORD, keep me alive for the sake of your name. Because you are righteous, lead me out of trouble.
143:12 In keeping with your mercy, wipe out my enemies and destroy all who torment me, because I am your servant.
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