Psalm 143 The Passion Translation (TPT)

My Humble Prayer

143 King David’s poetic song when he was chased by Absalom^[a]
1 Lord, you must hear my prayer,
for you are faithful to your promises.
Answer my cry, O righteous God!
² Don’t bring me into your courtroom for judgment,
for there is no one who is righteous before you.
³ My enemies have chased and caught me
and crushed my life into dust.
Now I’m living in the darkness of death’s shadow.
⁴ My inner being is in depression
and my heart is heavy, dazed with despair.
⁵ I remember the glorious miracles of days gone by,
and I often think of all the wonders of old.
⁶ Now I’m reaching out to you, thirsting for you
like the dry, cracked ground thirsts for rain.
Pause in his presence
⁷ Lord, come quickly and answer me,
for my depression deepens and I’m about to give up.
Don’t leave me now or I’ll die!
⁸ Let the dawning day bring me revelation
of your tender, unfailing love.
Give me light for my path and teach me, for I trust in you.
⁹ Save me from all my enemies, for I hide myself in you.
¹⁰ I just want to obey all you ask of me.
So teach me, Lord, for you are my God.
Your gracious Spirit is all I need, so lead me on good paths
that are pleasing to you, my one and only God!
¹¹ Lord, if you rescue me, it will bring you more glory,
for you are true to your promises.
Bring me out of these troubles!
¹² Since I am your loving servant, destroy all those
who are trying to harm me.
And because you are so loving and kind to me,
silence all of my enemies!