Psalms 143NLT

1Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.

2Don't bring your servant to trial! Compared to you, no one is perfect.

3My enemy has chased me. He has knocked me to the ground. He forces me to live in darkness like those in the grave.

4I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear.

5I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works. I think about what you have done.

6I reach out for you. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain.

7Come quickly, LORD, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don't turn away from me, or I will die.

8Let me hear of your unfailing love to me in the morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I have come to you in prayer.

9Save me from my enemies, LORD; I run to you to hide me.

10Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.

11For the glory of your name, O LORD, save me. In your righteousness, bring me out of this distress.

12In your unfailing love, cut off all my enemies and destroy all my foes, for I am your servant.

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