Comment – In Psalm 143 a man is presented who has lost his way and asks God to lead him back on the right path and then to Christ, making him stronger to carry out his will, at this moment that Jerusalem was razed to the ground and the temple is gone consequently destroyed. He asks the Lord to forgive him his sins, so that he can find peace in his heart and achieve an existence protected from the pitfalls of the oppressors.
Psalm 143 complete
[1] Psalm. Di Davide. Lord, listen to my prayer, give ear to my supplication, you who are faithful, and for your justice answer me.
[2] Do not bring your servant to judgment: no living thing before you is righteous.
[3] The enemy persecutes me, tramples my life on the ground, has relegated me to darkness like the dead for a long time.
[4] My spirit languishes in me, my heart freezes.
[5] I remember the ancient days, I think back to all your works, I meditate on your wonders.
[6] I stretch out my hands to you, before you like parched earth.
[7] Answer me soon, Lord, my spirit is failing. Do not hide your face from me, so that it may not be like someone who goes down into the pit.
[8] In the morning let me feel your grace, for I trust in you. Let me know the way to go, because my soul rises to you.
[9] Save me from my enemies, Lord, I entrust myself to you.
[10] Teach me to do your will, because you are my God. May your good spirit guide me on flat ground.
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[11] For your name, Lord, make me live, free me from anguish, for your justice.
[12] For your faithfulness scatter my enemies, make those who oppress me perish, for I am your servant.
