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 praise song of David.
1Lord, hear my prayer.
Listen to my call for help and answer my prayer.
Show me how good and loyal you are.
2Don’t judge me, your servant.
No one alive could be judged innocent by your standards.
3My enemies are chasing me.
They have crushed me into the dirt.
They are pushing me into the dark grave,
like people who died long ago.
4I am ready to give up.
I am losing my courage.
5But I remember what happened long ago.
I am thinking about all you have done.
I am talking about what you made with your hands!
6I lift my hands in prayer to you.
I am waiting for your help, like a dry land waiting for rain. Selah
7Hurry and answer me, Lord!
I have lost my courage.
Don’t turn away from me.
Don’t let me die and become like the people lying in the grave.
8Show me your faithful love this morning.
I trust in you.
Show me what I should do.
I put my life in your hands!
9Lord, I come to you for protection.
Save me from my enemies.
10Show me what you want me to do.
You are my God.
Let your good Spirit lead me over level ground.
11Lord, let me live
so that people will praise your name.
Show me how good you are
and save me from my trouble.
12Show me your love
and defeat my enemies.
Destroy those who are trying to kill me
because I am your servant.
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