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Psalm 143

The Message Bible MSG

1 Listen to this prayer of mine, God; pay attention to what I'm asking. Answer me - you're famous for your answers! Do what's right for me.

2 But don't, please don't, haul me into court; not a person alive would be acquitted there.

3 The enemy hunted me down; he kicked me and stomped me within an inch of my life. He put me in a black hole, buried me like a corpse in that dungeon.

4 I sat there in despair, my spirit draining away, my heart heavy, like lead.

5 I remembered the old days, went over all you've done, pondered the ways you've worked,

6 Stretched out my hands to you, as thirsty for you as a desert thirsty for rain.

7 Hurry with your answer, God! I'm nearly at the end of my rope. Don't turn away; don't ignore me! That would be certain death.

8 If you wake me each morning with the sound of your loving voice, I'll go to sleep each night trusting in you. Point out the road I must travel; I'm all ears, all eyes before you.

9 Save me from my enemies, God - you're my only hope!

10 Teach me how to live to please you, because you're my God. Lead me by your blessed Spirit into cleared and level pastureland.

11 Keep up your reputation, God - give me life! In your justice, get me out of this trouble!

12 In your great love, vanquish my enemies; make a clean sweep of those who harass me. And why? Because I'm your servant.

New Living Translation NLT

1 Hear my prayer, O LORD ; listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.

2 Don’t put your servant on trial, for no one is innocent before you.

3 My enemy has chased me. He has knocked me to the ground and forces me to live in darkness like those in the grave.

4 I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear.

5 I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works and think about what you have done.

6 I lift my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Interlude

7 Come quickly, LORD, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away from me, or I will die.

8 Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.

9 Rescue me from my enemies, LORD ; I run to you to hide me.

10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.

11 For the glory of your name, O LORD, preserve my life. Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress.

12 In your unfailing love, silence all my enemies and destroy all my foes, for I am your servant.