Ps 143
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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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And enter not into judgment with Thy servant; for in Thy sight shall no man living
be justified.
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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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And my spirit fainteth within me; my heart within me is appalled.
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I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Thy doing; I muse on the work of Thy
hands.
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I spread forth my hands unto Thee; my soul thirsteth after Thee, as a weary land.
Selah
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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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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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Deliver me from mine enemies, O LORD; with Thee have I hidden myself.
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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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For Thy name's sake, O LORD, quicken me; in Thy righteousness bring my soul out of
trouble.
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And in Thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that harass my soul; for
I am Thy servant.