Psalm 143
Darby Translation
Chapter overview
Psalm 143 asks mercy rather than judgment while enemies drive the speaker into darkness. Remembered works awaken trust, morning love brings guidance, and a revived spirit learns the level path of faithful obedience.
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1Jehovah, hear my prayer; give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, in thy righteousness.
2And enter not into judgment with thy servant; for in thy sight no man living shall be justified.
3For the enemy persecuteth my soul: he hath crushed my life down to the earth; he hath made me to dwell in dark places, as those that have been long dead.
4And my spirit is overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
5I remember the days of old: I meditate on all thy doing; I muse on the work of thy hands.
6I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul, as a parched land, [thirsteth] after thee. Selah.
7Answer me speedily, O Jehovah; my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, or I shall be like unto them that go down into the pit.
8Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning, for in thee do I confide; make me to know the way wherein I should walk, for unto thee do I lift up my soul.
9Deliver me, O Jehovah, from mine enemies: unto thee do I flee for refuge.
10Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: let thy good Spirit lead me in a plain country.
11Revive me, O Jehovah, for thy name's sake; in thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble;
12And in thy loving-kindness cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that oppress my soul: for I am thy servant.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 143
- Psalm 143:8Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning, for in thee do I…
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