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Chapter 143
Psal JPS 143:1  A Psalm of David. O HaShem, hear my prayer, give ear to my supplications; in Thy faithfulness answer me, and in Thy righteousness.
Psal JPS 143:2  And enter not into judgment with Thy servant; for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified.
Psal JPS 143:3  For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath crushed my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.
Psal JPS 143:4  And my spirit fainteth within me; my heart within me is appalled.
Psal JPS 143:5  I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Thy doing; I muse on the work of Thy hands.
Psal JPS 143:6  I spread forth my hands unto Thee; my soul thirsteth after Thee, as a weary land. Selah
Psal JPS 143:7  Answer me speedily, O HaShem, my spirit faileth; hide not Thy face from me; lest I become like them that go down into the pit.
Psal JPS 143:8  Cause me to hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning, for in Thee do I trust; cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for unto Thee have I lifted up my soul.
Psal JPS 143:9  Deliver me from mine enemies, O HaShem; with Thee have I hidden myself.
Psal JPS 143:10  Teach me to do Thy will, for Thou art my G-d; let Thy good spirit lead me in an even land.
Psal JPS 143:11  For Thy name's sake, O HaShem, quicken me; in Thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.
Psal JPS 143:12  And in Thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that harass my soul; for I am Thy servant.