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 by David.
1O Lord, listen to my prayer.
Open your ears to hear my urgent requests.
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
2Do not take me to court for judgment,
because there is no one alive
who is righteous in your presence.
3The enemy has pursued me.
He has ground my life into the dirt.
He has made me live in dark places
like those who have died long ago.
4That is why I begin to lose hope
and my heart is in a state of shock.
5I remember the days long ago.
I reflect on all that you have done.
I carefully consider what your hands have made.
6I stretch out my hands to you in prayer.
Like parched land, my soul thirsts for you. Selah
7Answer me quickly, O Lord.
My spirit is worn out.
Do not hide your face from me,
or I will be like those who go into the pit.
8Let me hear about your mercy in the morning,
because I trust you.
Let me know the way that I should go,
because I long for you.
9Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord.
I come to you for protection.
10Teach me to do your will, because you are my God.
May your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
11O Lord, keep me alive for the sake of your name.
Because you are righteous, lead me out of trouble.
12In keeping with your mercy, wipe out my enemies
and destroy all who torment me,
because I am your servant.
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