Psalms 143:1-3

¹A psalm of David. Lord, please hear my prayer. Because you are faithful, please listen to my appeal for mercy. Answer me because you do what is right!

²Please don't place me, your servant, on trial, because nobody is innocent in your sight.

³The enemy has chased me down. He crushes me to the ground. He makes me live in darkness like those who died a long time ago.