시편 143

Do not bring your servant to trial

¹A psalm of David. LORD, hear my prayer; listen as I plead for mercy. Answer me in your faithfulness and in your righteousness. ²Do not bring your servant to trial, for no living person can be found in the right before you. ³The enemy has hunted me down and ground my life into the dust; he has left me to live in dark places, like people dead for ages. ⁴My spirit sinks within me, and my heart is stunned inside me. ⁵I recall the days long past; I think over all that you have done and reflect on what your hands have made. ⁶I hold out my hands to you; my whole being waits for you like ground worn out by drought. Selah ⁷LORD, hurry and answer me; my spirit is failing. Do not keep your face hidden from me, or I will become one of those who sink into the pit. ⁸Each morning let me hear of your loyal love, since you are the one I rely on. Teach me which road to walk, for my whole being reaches up to you. ⁹Snatch me from my enemies, LORD; I have taken cover with you. ¹⁰Teach me to do what pleases you, since you are my God. May your Spirit, who is good, guide me across even ground. ¹¹LORD, for the honor of your name, keep me alive; in your righteousness lead me out of my distress. ¹²In your loyal love you will put an end to my enemies and wipe out all who attack my life, for I am your servant.