Psalm 143. Domine, exaudi.

1. Lord, hear my prayer, and in your faithfulness heed my supplications; *
   answer me in your righteousness.
2. Enter not into judgment with your servant, *
   for in your sight shall no one living be justified.
3. For my enemy has sought my life; he has crushed me to the ground; *
   he has made me live in dark places like those who are long dead.
4. My spirit faints within me; *
   my heart within me is desolate.
5. I remember the time past; I muse upon all your deeds; *
   I consider the works of your hands.
6. I spread out my hands to you; *
   my soul gasps to you like a thirsty land.
7. O Lord, make haste to answer me; my spirit fails me; *
   do not hide your face from me or I shall be like those who go down to the Pit.
8. Let me hear of your loving-kindness in the morning, for I put my trust in you; *
   show me the road that I must walk, for I lift up my soul to you.
9. Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord, *
   for I flee to you for refuge.
10. Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God; *
    let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
11. Revive me, O Lord, for your Name's sake; *
    for your righteousness' sake, bring me out of trouble.
12. Of your goodness, destroy my enemies and bring all my foes to naught, *
    for truly I am your servant.