Psalms 143 — parallel

143:1

A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer, give ear to my supplications; In Thy faithfulness answer me, and in Thy righteousness.

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143:2

And enter not into judgment with Thy servant; For in Thy sight shall no man living be justified.

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143:3

For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; He hath crushed my life down to the ground; He hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.

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143:4

And my spirit fainteth within me; My heart within me is appalled.

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143:5

I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Thy doing; I muse on the work of Thy hands.

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143:6

I spread forth my hands unto Thee; My soul [thirsteth] after Thee, as a weary land. Selah

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143:7

Answer me speedily, O LORD, My spirit faileth; Hide not Thy face from me; Lest I become like them that go down into the pit.

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143:8

Cause me to hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning, For in Thee do I trust; Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, For unto Thee have I lifted up my soul.

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143:9

Deliver me from mine enemies, O LORD; With Thee have I hidden myself.

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143:10

Teach me to do Thy will, For Thou art my God; Let Thy good spirit Lead me in an even land.

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143:11

For Thy name's sake, O LORD, quicken me; In Thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.

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143:12

And in Thy mercy cut off mine enemies, And destroy all them that harass my soul; For I am Thy servant.

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