New King James Version

Psalms 143:2-12 New King James Version (NKJV)

2. Do not enter into judgment with Your servant,For in Your sight no one living is righteous.

3. For the enemy has persecuted my soul;He has crushed my life to the ground;He has made me dwell in darkness,Like those who have long been dead.

4. Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me;My heart within me is distressed.

5. I remember the days of old;I meditate on all Your works;I muse on the work of Your hands.

6. I spread out my hands to You;My soul longs for You like a thirsty land.Selah

7. Answer me speedily, O Lord;My spirit fails!Do not hide Your face from me,Lest I be like those who go down into the pit.

8. Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning,For in You do I trust;Cause me to know the way in which I should walk,For I lift up my soul to You.

9. Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies;In You I take shelter.

10. Teach me to do Your will,For You are my God;Your Spirit is good.Lead me in the land of uprightness.

11. Revive me, O Lord, for Your name’s sake!For Your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.

12. In Your mercy cut off my enemies,And destroy all those who afflict my soul;For I am Your servant.