Psalm 143

1 LORD, hear my prayer; pay attention to my request, because you are faithful; answer me in your righteousness.ISV — Psalm 143:1

2 Do not enter into judgment with your servant, for no living person is righteous in your sight.ISV — Psalm 143:2

3 For those who oppose me are pursuing my life, crushing me to the ground, making me sit in darkness like those who died long ago.ISV — Psalm 143:3

4 As a result, my spirit is desolate within me, and my mind within me is appalled.ISV — Psalm 143:4

5 I remember the former times, meditating on everything you have done. I think about the work ^{a143:5 So MT; LXX DSS 11QPs read works} of your hands.ISV — Psalm 143:5

6 I stretch out my hands toward you, longing for you like a parched land. InterludeISV — Psalm 143:6

7 Answer me quickly, LORD; my spirit is failing. Do not hide your face from me; otherwise, I will become like those who descend to the Pit, ^{b143:7 i.e. the place of punishment in the afterlife}ISV — Psalm 143:7

8 In the morning let me hear of your gracious love, for in you I trust. Cause me to know the way I should take, because I have set my hope on you.ISV — Psalm 143:8

9 Deliver me from my enemies, LORD. I have taken refuge in you.ISV — Psalm 143:9

10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.ISV — Psalm 143:10

11 For the sake of your name, LORD, preserve my life. Because you are righteous, bring me out of trouble.ISV — Psalm 143:11

12 Because of your gracious love, you will cut off my enemies. You will destroy all who oppose me, for I am your servant.ISV — Psalm 143:12