Psalm 142

Voce mea ad Dominum

I cry to the Lord with my voice; *

to the Lord I make loud supplication.

I pour out my complaint before him *

and tell him all my trouble.

When my spirit languishes within me, you know my path; *

in the way wherein I walk they have hidden a trap for me.

I look to my right hand and find no one who knows me; *

I have no place to flee to, and no one cares for me.

I cry out to you, O Lord; *

I say, “You are my refuge,

my portion in the land of the living.”

Listen to my cry for help, for I have been brought very low; *

save me from those who pursue me,

for they are too strong for me.

Bring me out of prison, that I may give thanks to your Name; *

when you have dealt bountifully with me,

the righteous will gather around me.

Psalm 143

Domine, exaudi

Lord, hear my prayer,

and in your faithfulness heed my supplications; *

answer me in your righteousness.

Enter not into judgment with your servant, *

for in your sight shall no one living be justified.

For my enemy has sought my life;

he has crushed me to the ground; *

he has made me live in dark places like those who are long dead.

My spirit faints within me; *

my heart within me is desolate.

I remember the time past;

I muse upon all your deeds; *

I consider the works of your hands.

I spread out my hands to you; *

my soul gasps to you like a thirsty land.

O Lord, make haste to answer me; my spirit fails me; *

do not hide your face from me

or I shall be like those who go down to the Pit.

Let me hear of your loving-kindness in the morning,

for I put my trust in you; *

show me the road that I must walk,

for I lift up my soul to you.

Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord, *

for I flee to you for refuge.

Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God; *

let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Revive me, O Lord, for your Name’s sake; *

for your righteousness’ sake, bring me out of trouble.

Of your goodness, destroy my enemies

and bring all my foes to naught, *

for truly I am your servant.