143:6 I spread my hands out to you in prayer; 1
my soul thirsts for you in a parched 2 land. 3
143:7 Answer me quickly, Lord!
My strength is fading. 4
Do not reject me, 5
or I will join 6 those descending into the grave. 7
143:8 May I hear about your loyal love in the morning, 8
for I trust in you.
Show me the way I should go, 9
because I long for you. 10
143:9 Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord!
I run to you for protection. 11
143:10 Teach me to do what pleases you, 12
for you are my God.
May your kind presence 13
lead me 14 into a level land. 15
143:11 O Lord, for the sake of your reputation, 16 revive me! 17
Because of your justice, rescue me from trouble! 18