The Book of Psalms

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- Chapter 143 -

I stretch out my hands to you

A Psalme of David. Hear my prayer, O Lord, and hearken vnto my supplication: answere me in thy trueth and in thy righteousnes.

(And enter not into iudgement with thy seruant: for in thy sight shall none that liueth, be iustified)

For the enemie hath persecuted my soule: he hath smitten my life downe to the earth: he hath layde me in the darkenes, as they that haue bene dead long agoe:

And my spirit was in perplexitie in me, and mine heart within me was amased.

Yet doe I remember the time past: I meditate in all thy workes, yea, I doe meditate in the workes of thine hands.

I stretch forth mine hands vnto thee: my soule desireth after thee, as the thirstie land. Selah.

Heare me speedily, O Lord, for my spirit fayleth: hide not thy face from me, els I shall be like vnto them that go downe into the pit.

Let me heare thy louing kindenes in the morning, for in thee is my trust: shewe mee the way, that I should walke in, for I lift vp my soule vnto thee.

Deliuer me, O Lord, from mine enemies: for I hid me with thee.

Teach me to doe thy will, for thou art my God: let thy good Spirit leade me vnto the land of righteousnes.

Quicken me, O Lord, for thy Names sake, and for thy righteousnesse bring my soule out of trouble.

And for thy mercy slay mine enemies, and destroy all them that oppresse my soule: for I am thy seruant.

I stretch out my hands to you

Hear my prayer, LORD. Listen to my petitions. In your faithfulness and righteousness, relieve me.

Don’t enter into judgment with your servant, for in your sight no man living is righteous.

For the enemy pursues my soul. He has struck my life down to the ground. He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead.

Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me. My heart within me is desolate.

I remember the days of old. I meditate on all your doings. I contemplate the work of your hands.

I spread out my hands to you. My soul thirsts for you, like a parched land. Selah.

Hurry to answer me, LORD. My spirit fails. Don’t hide your face from me, so that I don’t become like those who go down into the pit.

Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you.

Deliver me, LORD, from my enemies. I flee to you to hide me.

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

Revive me, LORD, for your name’s sake. In your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.

In your loving kindness, cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul, for I am your servant.