Psalms 143
143
My Humble Prayer
King David’s poetic song when he was chased by Absalom # 143 As translated from the Septuagint.
1Lord, you must hear my prayer,
for you are faithful to your promises.
Answer my cry, O righteous God!
2Don’t bring me into your courtroom for judgment,
for there is no one who is righteous before you.
3My enemies have chased and caught me
and crushed my life into dust.
Now I’m living in the darkness of death’s shadow.
4My inner being is in depression
and my heart is heavy, dazed with despair.
5I remember the glorious miracles of days gone by,
and I often think of all the wonders of old.
6Now I’m reaching out to you, thirsting for you
like the dry, cracked ground thirsts for rain.
Pause in his presence
7Lord, come quickly and answer me,
for my depression deepens and I’m about to give up.
Don’t leave me now or I’ll die!
8Let the dawning day bring me revelation
of your tender, unfailing love.
Give me light for my path and teach me, for I trust in you.
9Save me from all my enemies, for I hide myself in you.
10I just want to obey all you ask of me.
So teach me, Lord, for you are my God.
Your gracious Spirit is all I need, so lead me on good paths
that are pleasing to you, my one and only God!
11Lord, if you rescue me, it will bring you more glory,
for you are true to your promises.
Bring me out of these troubles!
12Since I am your loving servant, destroy all those
who are trying to harm me.
And because you are so loving and kind to me,
silence all of my enemies!
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Psalm 143
A Cry for Help
A psalm of David.
1 Lord, hear my prayer.
In your faithfulness listen to my plea,
and in your righteousness answer me.#Ps 71:2; 140:6
2Do not bring your servant into judgment,#Jb 14:3
for no one alive is righteous in your sight.#Jb 15:14; Ps 130:3; Rm 3:23
3For the enemy has pursued me,
crushing me to the ground,
making me live in darkness
like those long dead.#Ps 88:3–6; Lm 3:6
4My spirit is weak within me;
my heart is overcome with dismay.#Ps 77:3; 142:3
5I remember the days of old;
I meditate on all you have done;
I reflect on the work of your hands.#Ps 77:5,10–12
6I spread out my hands to you;
I am like parched land before you.#Jb 11:13; Ps 42:2; 63:1Selah
7Answer me quickly, Lord;
my spirit fails.#Ps 69:17; 102:2
Don’t hide your face from me,
or I will be like those
going down to the Pit.#Ps 28:1; 88:4
8Let me experience
your faithful love in the morning,
for I trust in you.#Ps 90:14
Reveal to me the way I should go
because I appeal to you.#Ps 25:1,4
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 you#Ps 31:15; 59:1; 142:6
10Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.#Ps 25:4–5; 31:14; 63:1; 86:2; 119:12
May your gracious Spirit
lead me on level ground.#Ps 23:3
11For your name’s sake, Lord,
let me live.
In your righteousness deliver me from trouble,#Ps 25:11; 71:20
12and in your faithful love destroy my enemies.
Wipe out all those who attack me,
for I am your servant.#Ps 54:5; 116:16
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