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Chapter 143
Psal GodsWord 143:1  O LORD, listen to my prayer. Open your ears to hear my urgent requests. Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
Psal GodsWord 143:2  Do not take me to court for judgment, because there is no one alive who is righteous in your presence.
Psal GodsWord 143:3  The enemy has pursued me. He has ground my life into the dirt. He has made me live in dark places like those who have died long ago.
Psal GodsWord 143:4  That is why I begin to lose hope and my heart is in a state of shock.
Psal GodsWord 143:5  I remember the days long ago. I reflect on all that you have done. I carefully consider what your hands have made.
Psal GodsWord 143:6  I stretch out my hands to you in prayer. Like parched land, my soul thirsts for you. Selah
Psal GodsWord 143:7  Answer me quickly, O LORD. My spirit is worn out. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go into the pit.
Psal GodsWord 143:8  Let me hear about your mercy in the morning, because I trust you. Let me know the way that I should go, because I long for you.
Psal GodsWord 143:9  Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD. I come to you for protection.
Psal GodsWord 143:10  Teach me to do your will, because you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Psal GodsWord 143:11  O LORD, keep me alive for the sake of your name. Because you are righteous, lead me out of trouble.
Psal GodsWord 143:12  In keeping with your mercy, wipe out my enemies and destroy all who torment me, because I am your servant.