Lexham English Bible

Psalms 143:4-12 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

4. And so my spirit grows faint within me; my heart within me is desolate.

5. I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your doings. I muse on the labor of your hands.

6. I stretch out my hands to you; my soul longs for you like a dry land. Selah

7. Quickly answer me, O Yahweh; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me, or I will become like those descending to the pit.

8. Cause me to hear your loyal love in the morning, for I trust you. Cause me to know the way that I should go, for I lift up my soul to you.

9. Deliver me from my enemies, O Yahweh. I take refuge in you.

10. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; your Spirit is good. Lead me onto level ground.

11. For your name’s sake, O Yahweh, preserve my life; in your righteousness bring me out of trouble.

12. And in your loyal love destroy my enemies, and exterminate all the adversaries of my soul, for I am your servant.