Psalm 143:7-9
New Catholic Bible
7 [a]Answer me quickly, O Lord,
for my spirit grows faint.
Do not hide your face from me
or I will be like those who go down to the pit.[b]
8 At dawn[c] let me experience your kindness,
for in you I place my trust.
Show me the path I must walk,
for to you I lift up my soul.
9 Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord,
for in you I seek refuge.
Footnotes
- Psalm 143:7 The psalmist here appends a mosaic of prayers for deliverance, guidance, and commitment to the Lord.
- Psalm 143:7 See similar phrases in Pss 10:1; 28:1; 69:18; 84:3; 88:5; 102:3; 141:1.
- Psalm 143:8 At dawn: see notes on Pss 57; 57:9; see also Pss 17:15; 90:14; 101:8; 108:3. Kindness: see note on Ps 6:5. I lift up my soul: see Pss 25:1; 27:8; 32:6; 33:22; 86:4.
Psalm 143:7-9
New International Version
7 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.
8 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)
9 Rescue me(G) from my enemies,(H) Lord,
for I hide myself in you.
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