Psalms 142

1A psalm by David, when his son persecuted him. O Lord, hear my prayer; Give ear to my supplication in Your truth; Answer me in Your righteousness;

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

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3For the enemy persecuted my soul; He humbled my life to the ground; He caused me to dwell in dark places as one long dead,

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4And my spirit was in anguish within me; My heart was troubled within me.

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5I remembered the days of old, And I meditated on all Your works; I meditated on the works of Your hands.

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6I spread out my hands to You; My soul thirsts for You like a waterless land. (Pause)

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7Hear me speedily, O Lord; My spirit faints within me; Turn not Your face from me, Lest I become like those who go down into the pit.

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8Cause me to hear Your mercy in the morning, For I hope in You; Make me know, O Lord, the way wherein I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.

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9Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord, For to You I flee for refuge.

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10Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; Your good Spirit shall guide me in the land of uprightness.

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11For Your name's sake, O Lord, give me life; In Your righteousness You shall bring my soul out of affliction.

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12In Your mercy You shall destroy my enemies; You shall utterly destroy all who afflict my soul, For I am Your servant.

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