Psalm 143

New Coverdale Version

Hear my prayer, O Lord, and consider my supplications; * hearken to me, for your truth and righteousness’ sake.

Enter not into judgment with your servant, * for in your sight shall no one living be justified.

For the enemy has persecuted my soul; he has smitten my life down to the ground; * he has laid me in the darkness, like those who have been long dead.

Therefore my spirit faints within me, * and my heart within me is desolate.

Yet I remember the time past; I muse upon all your works; * indeed, I meditate on the works of your hands.

I stretch forth my hands to you; * my soul gasps for you as a thirsty land.

Hear me, O Lord, and very soon, for my spirit grows faint; * hide not your face from me, lest I be like those who go down into the pit.

O let me hear your loving-kindness in the morning, for in you have I put my trust; * show me the way that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto you.

Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies, * for I flee unto you to hide me.

Teach me to do the thing that pleases you, for you are my God; * let your loving Spirit lead me forth into the land of righteousness.

Revive me, O Lord, for your Name’s sake; * and for your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.

Of your goodness slay my enemies, * and destroy all those who afflict my soul, for I am your servant.