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Psalms 143
Of David
1 Yahweh, hear my prayer, listen to my pleading, answer me faithfully, righteously;
2 do not put your servant on trial, no one is virtuous by your standards.
3 An enemy who hounds me to crush me into the dust, forces me to dwell in darkness like the dead of long ago;
4 my spirit fails me and my heart is full of fear.
5 I recall the days of old, I reflect on all that you did, I ponder your deeds;
6 I stretch out my hands, like thirsty ground I yearn for you. (Pause)
7 Quick, Yahweh, answer me before my spirit fails; if you hide your face much longer, I shall go down to the Pit like the rest.
8 Let dawn bring proof of your love, for one who relies on you; let it show the right road, to one who lifts up his soul to you.
9 Yahweh, rescue me from my enemies, I have fled to you for shelter;
10 teach me to obey you, since you are my God; may your good spirit guide me on to level ground.
11 Yahweh, for the sake of your name, keep your promise to save me; protect me from oppression,
12 love me, kill my enemies, destroy my oppressors, for I am your servant.