Psalms 143:3-9

³For the enemy hath pursued my soul; he hath crushed to the ground my life; he hath made me dwell in darkness, as those that are dead eternally.

⁴And my spirit within me is overwhelmed: in my bosom is my heart astounded.

⁵I remember the days of olden times: I meditate on all thy doings: on the work of thy hands do I reflect.

⁶I spread forth my hands unto thee: my soul longeth for thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.

⁷Hasten, answer me, O Lord, my spirit falleth: hide not thy face from me, that I may not become like those that go down into the pit.

⁸Cause me to hear in the morning thy kindness; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way whereon I should walk; for unto thee do I lift up my soul.

⁹Deliver me, O Lord, from my enemies: by thee do I seek shelter.