Psalms of David - Modern Translation - Psalm 143

Lord, hear my prayer,
listen to my plea for mercy.

In Your faithfulness, answer me;
in Your righteousness, come to my aid.

Do not bring Your servant into judgment,
for no one living is righteous before You.

The enemy pursues my soul,
crushing my life to the ground.

He has left me in darkness,
like those long gone from the world.

My spirit grows faint within me;
my heart is dismayed.

I remember the days of old,
I meditate on all You have done,
pondering the work of Your hands.

I stretch out my hands to You;
my soul thirsts for You like a parched land.

Answer me quickly, Lord,
for my spirit is failing.
Do not hide Your face from me,
or I will be like those who descend to the grave.

Let me hear of Your love in the morning,
for I trust in You.

Show me the way I should go,
for to You I lift up my soul.

Rescue me from my enemies, Lord,
for I seek refuge in You.

Teach me to do Your will,
for You are my God.

May Your good Spirit lead me
on level ground.

For the sake of Your name, Lord, preserve my life;
in Your righteousness, bring me out of trouble.

In Your unfailing love, silence my enemies;
destroy all who oppress my soul,
for I am Your servant.