Psalms 143 : Christian Community Bible
Psalms 143
| 1 O Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; answer me, you who are righteous and faithful. | |
| 2 Do not bring your servant to judgment, for no mortal is just in your sight. | |
| 3 The enemy has pursued me, crushing my life to the ground, sending me to darkness with those long dead. | |
| 4 And so my spirit fails me, my heart is full of fear. | |
| 5 I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on what you have done and consider the work of your hand. | |
| 6 I stretch out my hands to you, and thirst for you like a parched land. | |
| 7 O Lord, answer me quickly: my spirit is faint with yearning. Do not hide your face from me; save me from going down to the pit. | |
| 8 Let the dawn bring me word of your love, for in you alone I put my trust. Show me the way I should walk, for to you I lift up my soul. | |
| 9 Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord, for to you I flee for refuge. | |
| 10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your Spirit lead me on a safe path. | |
| 11 Preserve me, O Lord, for your name’s sake; free me from distress, in your justice. | |
| 12 You who are merciful, crush my enemies and destroy all my foes, for I am your servant. | |
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