Psalm 143:1-3

Christian Standard Bible

Psalm 143

A Cry for Help

A psalm of David.

¹Lord, hear my prayer.
In your faithfulness listen to my plea,
and in your righteousness answer me.^(A)
²Do not bring your servant into judgment,^(B)
for no one alive is righteous in your sight.^(C)

³For the enemy has pursued me,
crushing me to the ground,
making me live in darkness
like those long dead.^(D)

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