Psalm 143 | Liturgical Calendar

1

Hear my prayer, O Lord, and consider my desire *

hearken unto me for thy truth and righteousness’ sake.

2

And enter not into judgement with thy servant *

for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.

3

For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground *

he hath laid me in the darkness, as the men that have been long dead.

4

Therefore is my spirit vexed within me *

and my heart within me is desolate.

5

Yet do I remember the time past; I muse upon all thy works *

yea, I exercise myself in the works of thy hands.

6

I stretch forth my hands unto thee *

my soul gaspeth unto thee as a thirsty land.

7

Hear me, O Lord, and that soon, for my spirit waxeth faint *

hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.

8

O let me hear thy loving-kindness betimes in the morning, for in thee is my trust *

shew thou me the way that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto thee.

9

Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies *

for I flee unto thee to hide me.

10

Teach me to do the thing that pleaseth thee, for thou art my God *

let thy loving Spirit lead me forth into the land of righteousness.

11

Quicken me, O Lord, for thy Name’s sake *

and for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.

12

And of thy goodness slay mine enemies *

and destroy all them that vex my soul ; for I am thy servant.