﻿Psalm.
Chapter 143.
LORD, hear my prayer; listen to my pleas. In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness. 
Do not enter into judgment with your servant, for no one living is righteous before you. 
For the enemy has pursued my life; he has crushed my life to the ground. He has made me dwell in darkness, like those long dead. 
My spirit faints within me; my heart within me is appalled. 
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all you have done and ponder the work of your hands. 
I stretch out my hands to you; my soul longs for you like a parched land. Selah. 
Answer me quickly, LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me, lest I become like those who go down to the pit. 
Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should walk, for I lift my soul to you. 
Rescue me from my enemies, LORD; in you I hide myself. 
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. 
For your name’s sake, LORD, give me life; in your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble. 
In your steadfast love cut off my enemies, and destroy all who oppress my life, for I am your servant. 
