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
Prayer for Help and Guidance.
A Psalm of David.
1Hear my prayer, Lord,
Listen to my pleadings!
Answer me in Your faithfulness, in Your righteousness!
2And do not enter into judgment with Your servant,
For no person living is righteous in Your sight.
3For the enemy has persecuted my soul;
He has crushed my life to the ground;
He has made me dwell in dark places, like those who have long been dead.
4Therefore my spirit #143:4 Or faints withinfeels weak within me;
My heart is #143:4 Or desolateappalled within me.
5¶I remember the days of old;
I meditate on all Your accomplishments;
I reflect on the work of Your hands.
6I spread out my hands to You;
My soul longs for You, like a weary land. Selah
7¶Answer me quickly, Lord, my spirit fails;
Do not hide Your face from me,
Or I will be the same as those who go down to the pit.
8Let me hear Your faithfulness in the morning,
For I trust in You;
Teach me the way in which I should walk;
For to You I lift up my soul.
9Save me, Lord, from my enemies;
# 143:9 Lit To You have I hidden I take refuge in You.
10¶Teach me to do Your will,
For You are my God;
Let Your good Spirit lead me on level #143:10 Lit landground.
11For the sake of Your name, Lord, revive me.
In Your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.
12And in Your faithfulness, #143:12 Or silencedestroy my enemies,
And eliminate all those who attack my soul,
For I am Your servant.
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