Psalm 143

³ My enemies chase me.
    They crush me down to the ground.
They make me live in the darkness
    like those who died long ago.
⁴ So I grow weak.
    Deep down inside me, I’m afraid.

⁵ I remember what happened long ago.
    I spend time thinking about all your acts.
    I consider what your hands have done.
⁶ I spread out my hands to you in prayer.
    I’m thirsty for you, just as dry ground is thirsty for rain.

⁷ Lord, answer me quickly.
    I’m growing weak.
Don’t turn your face away from me,
    or I will be like those who go down into the grave.
⁸ In the morning let me hear about your faithful love,
    because I’ve put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should live,
    because I trust you with my life.
⁹ Lord, save me from my enemies,
    because I go to you for safety.
¹⁰ Teach me to do what you want,
    because you are my God.
May your good Spirit
    lead me on a level path.

¹¹ Lord, bring yourself honor by keeping me alive.
    Because you do what is right, get me out of trouble.
¹² Because your love is faithful, put an end to my enemies.
    Destroy all of them, because I serve you.