Psalms 143
David, pursued by his son Absalom, cries out to God for help and justice, acknowledging that no one is justified in God's sight. He expresses his anguish and desperation, recalling God's past works and seeking guidance and rescue from his enemies. David asks God to revive him, lead him in the right path, and destroy those who afflict him, trusting in God's mercy and fairness.
1A Psalm of David, when his son Absalom was pursuing him. O Lord, hear my prayer. Incline your ear to my supplication in your truth. Heed me according to your justice2And do not enter into judgment with your servant. For all the living will not be justified in your sight3For the enemy has pursued my soul. He has lowered my life to the earth. He has stationed me in darkness, like the dead of ages past4And my spirit has been in anguish over me. My heart within me has been disturbed5I have called to mind the days of antiquity. I have been meditating on all your works. I have meditated on the workings of your hands6I have extended my hands to you. My soul is like a land without water before you7O Lord, heed me quickly. My spirit has grown faint. Do not turn your face away from me, lest I become like those who descend into the pit8Make me hear your mercy in the morning. For I have hoped in you. Make known to me the way that I should walk. For I have lifted up my soul to you9O Lord, rescue me from my enemies. I have fled to you10Teach me to do your will. For you are my God. Your good Spirit will lead me into the righteous land11For the sake of your name, O Lord, you will revive me in your fairness. You will lead my soul out of tribulation12And you will scatter my enemies in your mercy. And you will destroy all those who afflict my soul. For I am your servant
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