143:3 Certainly 1 my enemies 2 chase me.
They smash me into the ground. 3
They force me to live 4 in dark regions, 5
like those who have been dead for ages.
143:4 My strength leaves me; 6
I am absolutely shocked. 7
143:5 I recall the old days; 8
I meditate on all you have done;
I reflect on your accomplishments. 9
143:6 I spread my hands out to you in prayer; 10
my soul thirsts for you in a parched 11 land. 12
143:7 Answer me quickly, Lord!
My strength is fading. 13
Do not reject me, 14
or I will join 15 those descending into the grave. 16
143:8 May I hear about your loyal love in the morning, 17
for I trust in you.
Show me the way I should go, 18
because I long for you. 19
143:9 Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord!
I run to you for protection. 20
143:10 Teach me to do what pleases you, 21
for you are my God.
May your kind presence 22
lead me 23 into a level land. 24
143:11 O Lord, for the sake of your reputation, 25 revive me! 26
Because of your justice, rescue me from trouble! 27
143:12 As a demonstration of your loyal love, 28 destroy my enemies!
Annihilate 29 all who threaten my life, 30
for I am your servant.