PSALM 143

Hear my prayer, O Lord: in your faithfulness consider my petition, and in your righteousness give me answer. Bring not your servant into judgement for in your sight can no man living be justified. For the enemy has pursued me, he has crushed my life to the ground he has made me dwell in darkness, like those for ever dead. Therefore my spirit grows faint and my heart is appalled within me. I remember the days of old, I think on all that you have done I consider the works of your hands. I stretch out my hands toward you my soul yearns for you like a thirsty land. Be swift to hear me, O Lord, for my spirit fails hide not your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to the Pit. O let me hear of your merciful kindness in the morning, for my trust is in you show me the way that I should go, for you are my hope. Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord for I run to you for shelter. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God let your kindly spirit lead me in an even path. For your name’s sake, O Lord, preserve my life and for the sake of your righteousness, bring me out of trouble.