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Psalms143

David earnestly prays for God's faithful and righteous answer, acknowledging that no one can be justified before Him. He describes his soul's persecution and desolation, seeking urgent deliverance from enemies and divine guidance. He trusts in God to quicken him and lead him in righteousness, appealing to God's mercy as His servant.

Appeal to God's Faithfulness and Righteousness

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A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, hear my prayer, Give ear unto my supplications, In Thy faithfulness answer me--in Thy righteousness.
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And enter not into judgment with Thy servant, For no one living is justified before Thee.

Complaint of Persecution and Despair

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For an enemy hath pursued my soul, He hath bruised to the earth my life, He hath caused me to dwell in dark places, As the dead of old.
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And my spirit in me is become feeble, Within me is my heart become desolate.

Seeking Refuge in Meditation

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I have remembered days of old, I have meditated on all Thine acts, On the work of Thy hand I muse.
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I have spread forth my hands unto Thee, My soul is as a weary land for Thee. Selah.

Urgent Prayer for Deliverance and Guidance

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Haste, answer me, O Jehovah, My spirit hath been consumed, Hide not Thou Thy face from me, Or I have been compared with those going down to the pit.
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Cause me to hear in the morning Thy kindness, For in Thee I have trusted, Cause me to know the way that I go, For unto Thee I have lifted up my soul.
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Deliver me from mine enemies, O Jehovah, Near Thee I am covered.
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Teach me to do Thy good pleasure, For Thou art my God--Thy Spirit is good, Lead me into a land of uprightness.
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For Thy name's sake O Jehovah, Thou dost quicken me, In Thy righteousness, Thou bringest out from distress my soul,
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And in Thy kindness cuttest off mine enemies, And hast destroyed all the adversaries of my soul, For I am Thy servant!
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