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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143
A Prayer in Distress
1A psalm of David.
Lord, hear my prayer;
in your faithfulness listen to my pleading;
answer me in your righteousness.
2Do not enter into judgment with your servant;
before you no one can be just.#Eccl 7:20; Jb 4:17; Rom 3:20.
3The enemy has pursued my soul;
he has crushed my life to the ground.#Ps 7:6.
He has made me dwell in darkness
like those long dead.#Lam 3:6.
4My spirit is faint within me;
my heart despairs.#Ps 142:4; Jb 17:1.
5I remember the days of old;
I ponder all your deeds;
the works of your hands I recall.#Ps 77:6, 12.
6I stretch out my hands toward you,
my soul to you like a parched land.#Ps 42:2; 63:2.
Selah
7Hasten to answer me, Lord;
for my spirit fails me.
Do not hide your face from me,
lest I become like those descending to the pit.#Ps 28:1; 30:4; 88:5; Prv 1:12.
8In the morning let me hear of your mercy,
for in you I trust.
Show me the path I should walk,
for I entrust my life to you.#Ps 25:4; 27:11; 86:11; 119:12, 35.
9Rescue me, Lord, from my foes,
for I seek refuge in you.
10Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your kind spirit guide me
on ground that is level.
11For your name’s sake, Lord, give me life;
in your righteousness lead my soul out of distress.
12In your mercy put an end to my foes;
all those who are oppressing my soul,
for I am your servant.#Ps 116:16.
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