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 psalm of David.
1Listen to my prayer, LORD!
Because of your faithfulness, hear my requests for mercy!
Because of your righteousness, answer me!
2Please don’t bring your servant to judgment,
because no living thing is righteous before you.
3The enemy is chasing me,#143.3 Or my soul; also in 143:6, 8, 11-12
crushing my life in the dirt,
forcing me to live in the dark
like those who’ve been dead forever.
4My spirit is weak inside me—
inside, my mind is numb.
5I remember the days long past;
I meditate on all your deeds;
I contemplate your handiwork.
6I stretch out my hands to you;
my whole being is like dry dirt, thirsting for you.#143.6 Heb lacks thirsting. Selah
7Answer 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!
8Tell 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.
9Deliver me from my enemies, LORD!
I seek protection from you.#143.9 Heb uncertain; MT to you I have hidden
10Teach me to do what pleases you,
because you are my God.
Guide me by your good spirit
into good land.
11Make me live again, LORD, for your name’s sake.
Bring me out of distress because of your righteousness.
12Wipe out my enemies because of your faithful love.
Destroy everyone who attacks me,
because I am your servant.
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