Psalm 143 The Psalmist Prays for Deliverance from Enemies

 Psalm 143

The Psalmist Prays for Deliverance from Enemies

1 Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas; answer me in your truth and in your righteousness.

2 Do not enter into judgment with your servant, for no one living is righteous in your sight.

3 For the enemy has pursued my soul; he has brought me down to the ground; he has made me dwell in darkness, like those who died long ago.

4 Therefore my spirit is in anguish within me, and my heart is desolate within me.

5 I remember the days of old; I consider all your deeds; I meditate on the work of your hands.

6 I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land.

7 Hear me quickly, O Lord; my spirit fails; Hide not your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to the pit.

8 Let me hear your lovingkindness in the morning, for in you I trust; make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.

9 Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies; for in you I take refuge.

10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

11 Revive me, O Lord, for your name's sake; for your righteousness' sake, bring my soul out of trouble.

12 And in your mercy root out my enemies, and destroy all who trouble my soul, for I am your servant.