143

Ezra Chapter 143

1 Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy

2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight

3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life

4 Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me

5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse

6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after

7 Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face

8 Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee

9 Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide

10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is

11 Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’

12 And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them