Psalms 143:1-8 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. Listen, Lord, as I pray!You are faithful and honestand will answer my prayer.

2. I am your servant.Don't try me in your court,because no one is innocentby your standards.

3. My enemies are chasing me,crushing me in the ground.I am in total darkness,like someone long dead.

4. I have given up all hope,and I feel numb all over.

5. I remember to think aboutthe many things you didin years gone by.

6. Then I lift my hands in prayer,because my soul is a desert,thirsty for water from you.

7. Please hurry, Lord,and answer my prayer.I feel hopeless.Don't turn awayand leave me here to die.

8. Each morning let me learnmore about your lovebecause I trust you.I come to you in prayer,asking for your guidance.

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