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Psalm 142 / 143

Lord, hear my prayer; in your truth give ear to my supplication, and in your justice hear me. Do not enter into judgement with your servant, for in your sight no one living can be justified. For the enemy pursued my soul; humbled my life to the ground; made me dwell in darkness, like those for ever dead. My spirit in me grew weary, and my heart was troubled within me. I remembered days of old; I meditated on all your works. I made the works of your hands my meditation. I stretched out my hands towards you; my soul thirsted for you like a waterless land. Hear me swiftly, O Lord; my spirit has failed. Do not turn your face from me, or I shall be like those who go down to the Pit. Make me hear of your mercy in the morning, for I have hoped in you. Make known to me the way in which I should walk, for to you I have lifted up my soul. Deliver me from my enemies, Lord; I have run to you for shelter. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your good Spirit will guide me in an upright land. For your name’s sake, O Lord, you will give me life. In your justice you will bring my soul out of trouble; in your mercy slay my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul, for I am your servant.

Resources Mentioned:
Psalm 142 / 143 in Hebrew or in Greek
Why are the Psalms numbered in different ways?

Prayer of St. John of Damascus. (From the Prayers Before Sleep)
(To be said pointing at the bed.)
O Lord, Lover of men, is this bed to be my coffin, or wilt Thou enlighten my wretched soul with another day? Here the coffin lies before me, and here death confronts me. I fear, O Lord, Thy Judgment and the endless torments, yet I cease not to do evil. My Lord God, I continually anger Thee, and Thy immaculate Mother, and all the Heavenly Powers, and my holy Guardian Angel. I know, O Lord, that I am unworthy of Thy love, but deserve condemnation and every torment. But, whether I want it or not, save me, O Lord. For to save a good man is no great thing, and to have mercy on the pure is nothing wonderful, for they are worthy of Thy mercy. But show the wonder of Thy mercy on me, a sinner. In this reveal Thy love for men, lest my wickedness prevail over Thy unutterable goodness and mercy. And order my life as Thou wilt.

A Menu for the Series:
Intro; Psalm 103 (Vespers); Psalm 3 (Matins); Psalm 37 (Matins); Psalm 62 (Matins); Psalm 87 (Matins); Psalm 102 (Matins); Psalm 142 (Matins); Psalm 5 (1st Hour); Psalm 89 (1st Hour); Psalm 100 (1st Hour); Psalm 16 (3rd Hour); Psalm 24 (3rd Hour); Psalm 50 (3rd Hour); Psalm 53 (6th Hour); Psalm 54 (6th Hour); Psalm 90 (6th Hour); Psalm 83 (9th Hour); Psalm 84 (9th Hour); Psalm 85 (9th Hour); Psalm 148, 149, 150 (Lauds).

Why are the Psalms numbered in different ways?