Psalm 143:5-10

English Standard Version

^5 (A)I remember the days of old;
    ^(B)I meditate on all that you have done;
    I ponder the work of your hands.
^6 (C)I stretch out my hands to you;
    ^(D)my soul thirsts for you like ^(E)a parched land. Selah

^7 (F)Answer me quickly, O Lord!
    ^(G)My spirit fails!
^(H)Hide not your face from me,
    ^(I)lest I be like those who go down to the pit.
^8 (J)Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
    for in you I ^(K)trust.
^(L)Make me know the way I should go,
    ^(M)for to you I lift up my soul.

^9 (N)Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord!
    I have fled to you for refuge.^[a]
10 (O)Teach me to do your will,
    for you are my God!
^(P)Let your good Spirit ^(Q)lead me
    on ^(R)level ground!