Hear me speedily, O Lord, for my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, else I shall be like unto them that go down into the pit.

Let me hear thy loving-kindness in the [a]morning, for in thee is my trust; [b]show me the way, that I should walk in, for I lift up my soul unto thee.

Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: for [c]I hid me with thee.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 143:8 That is, speedily and in due season.
  2. Psalm 143:8 Let thine holy Spirit counsel me how to come forth of these great cares and troubles.
  3. Psalm 143:9 I hid myself under the shadow of thy wings that I might be defended by thy power.

Answer me quickly,(A) Lord;
    my spirit fails.(B)
Do not hide your face(C) from me
    or I will be like those who go down to the pit.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,(D)
    for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way(E) I should go,
    for to you I entrust my life.(F)
Rescue me(G) from my enemies,(H) Lord,
    for I hide myself in you.

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