Psalms
The book of Psalms contains some of the greatest words ever written, sung, and prayed. The psalms are often lyrics of songs for worship. When you read the Psalms, try to imagine the movement of the people at worship in the Temple. Also, remember that the Psalms are poetry. Therefore, they are more to be proclaimed than explained.
Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
PSALMS 143:1
And enter not into judgment with thy servant for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
PSALMS 143:2
For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.
PSALMS 143:3
Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
PSALMS 143:4
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
PSALMS 143:5
I stretch forth my hands unto thee my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
PSALMS 143:6
Hear me speedily, O LORD my spirit faileth hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
PSALMS 143:7
Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
PSALMS 143:8
Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies I flee unto thee to hide me.
PSALMS 143:9
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
PSALMS 143:10
Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.
PSALMS 143:11
And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul for I am thy servant.
PSALMS 143:12
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