[143:1] Lord, hear my prayer! In your righteousness listen to my plea; answer me in your faithfulness!
[143:2] Don't put me, your servant, on trial; no one is innocent in your sight.
[143:3] My enemies have hunted me down and completely defeated me. They have put me in a dark prison, and I am like those who died long ago.
[143:4] So I am ready to give up; I am in deep despair.
[143:5] I remember the days gone by; I think about all that you have done, I bring to mind all your deeds.
[143:6] I lift up my hands to you in prayer; like dry ground my soul is thirsty for you.
[143:7] Answer me now, Lord! I have lost all hope. Don't hide yourself from me, or I will be among those who go down to the world of the dead.
[143:8] Remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go.
[143:9] I go to you for protection, Lord; rescue me from my enemies.
[143:10] You are my God; teach me to do your will. Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
[143:11] Rescue me, Lord, as you have promised; in your goodness save me from my troubles!
[143:12] Because of your love for me, kill my enemies and destroy all my oppressors, for I am your servant.