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Psalm 143
A Psalm of
David.
1 Hear my
prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy
faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for
in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath
smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me
to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long
dead.
4 Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my
heart within me is desolate.
5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy
works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul
thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
7 Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide
not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that
go down into the pit.
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 I lift up my soul
unto thee.
9 Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto
thee to hide me.
10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy
spirit is good; lead me into the land of
uprightness.
11 Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name's sake: for thy
righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.
12 And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and
destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy
servant.
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Psalms
- The Book of David
The Book of Psalms which contains Psalm 143 is also referred to
as the Book of David. David reigned over Judah and Israel
was the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel. King
David is credited with the authorship of many of the Psalms
and the collection is therefore often referred to as the
Book of David. |
