Psalm 142 (Domine, Exaudi Orationem Meam — Seventh Penitential Psalm)

Hear, O Lord, my prayer: give ear to my supplication in Thy truth: hear me in Thy justice. And enter not into judgment with Thy servant: for in Thy sight no man living shall be justified. Therefore hath my spirit grew faint within me: my heart within me is troubled. I remembered the days of old, I meditated on all Thy works: I meditated upon the works of Thy hands. I stretched forth my hands to Thee: my soul is as earth without water unto Thee. Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit hath fainted away. Turn not away Thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. Cause me to hear Thy mercy in the morning; for in Thee have I hoped. Make the way known to me, wherein I should walk: for I have lifted up my soul to Thee. Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord, to Thee have I fled: teach me to do Thy will, for Thou art my God. Thy good spirit shall lead me into the right land: for Thy name's sake, O Lord, Thou wilt quicken me in Thy equity.