Psalms 143NCV

1Lord, hear my prayer; listen to my cry for mercy. Answer me because you are loyal and good.

2Don't judge me, your servant, because no one alive is right before you.

3My enemies are chasing me; they crushed me to the ground. They made me live in darkness like those long dead.

4I am afraid; my courage is gone.

5I remember what happened long ago; I consider everything you have done. I think about all you have made.

6I lift my hands to you in prayer. As a dry land needs rain, I thirst for you. Selah

7Lord, answer me quickly, because I am getting weak. Don't turn away from me, or I will be like those who are dead.

8Tell me in the morning about your love, because I trust you. Show me what I should do, because my prayers go up to you.

9Lord, save me from my enemies; I hide in you.

10Teach me to do what you want, because you are my God. lead me on level ground.

11Lord, let me live so people will praise you. In your goodness save me from my troubles.

12In your love defeat my enemies. Destroy all those who trouble me, because I am your servant. Of David.

Scripture taken from the New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. New Century Version® is a registered trademark of Thomas Nelson.

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