>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/143?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#0778f::c0778f) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/143.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/143.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/143/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This chapter is a prayer by David, seeking God's mercy, guidance, and protection while facing persecution and deep personal distress. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>The speaker is asking God to listen to his prayers and help him because he feels very sad and lonely. He trusts God to show him the right way and protect him from those who are mean to him. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>[[Psalms 143]] is a heartfelt plea from the speaker asking God for mercy and deliverance from his enemies. He acknowledges his own unworthiness and requests guidance and protection, expressing trust in God's faithfulness. The speaker seeks spiritual revival, asking for God's lovingkindness and guidance to lead him in righteousness and to be rescued from his troubles. > >#Gospel/Faith #Gospel/Prayer #Gospel/Deliverance ###### 1 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. ###### 2 2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. ###### 3 3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead. ###### 4 4 Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate. ###### 5 5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. ###### 6 6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah. ###### 7 7 Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. ###### 8 8 Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. ###### 9 9 Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. ###### 10 10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. ###### 11 11 Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. ###### 12 12 And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.