The Holy Bible – Knox Translation
The Book of Psalms
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Psalm 142
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(A psalm. Of David.)
Listen, Lord, to my prayer; give my plea a hearing, as thou art ever faithful; listen, thou who lovest the right.
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Do not call thy servant to account; what man is there living that can stand guiltless in thy presence?
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See how my enemies plot against my life, how they have abased me in the dust, set me down in dark places, like the long-forgotten dead!
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My spirits are crushed within me, my heart is cowed.
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And my mind goes back to past days; I think of all thou didst once, dwell on the proofs thou gavest of thy power.
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To thee I spread out my hands in prayer, for thee my soul thirsts, like a land parched with drought.

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Hasten, Lord, to answer my prayer; my spirit grows faint. Do not turn thy face away from me, and leave me like one sunk in the abyss.
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Speedily let me win thy mercy, my hope is in thee; to thee I lift up my heart, shew me the path I must follow;
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to thee I fly for refuge, deliver me, Lord, from my enemies.
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Thou art my God, teach me to do thy will; let thy gracious spirit lead me, safe ground under my feet.
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For the honour of thy own name, Lord, grant me life; in thy mercy rescue me from my cruel affliction.
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Have pity on me, and scatter my enemies; thy servant I; make an end of my cruel persecutors.