PSALM 142 & 143: When one is suffering from pain in the hands and feet

Pronounce these psalms on water for a man suffering from pain in the hands and feet; wash the affected hands and feet; wash the affected parts with water, and he will recover.

Psalm 142

1 Loudly, I cry to Yahweh.
    Loudly, I plead with Yahweh for mercy.
2 I pour out my complaints in his presence
    and tell him my troubles.
        
            you already know what I am experiencing.

My enemies have hidden a trap for me on the path where I walk.
4 Look to my right and see that no one notices me.
    Escape is impossible for me.
        No one cares about me.

5 I call out to you, O Yahweh.
    I say, “You are my Machseh,
    my own inheritance in this world of the living.”
6 Pay attention to my cry for help
    because I am very weak.
    Rescue me from those who pursue me
    because they are too strong for me.
7 Release my soul from prison
    so that I may give thanks to your name.
        Righteous people will surround me
            because you are good to me.

Psalm 143

1 O Yahweh, listen to my prayer.
    Open your ears to hear my urgent requests.
    Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
2 Do not take me to court for judgment,
    because there is no one alive
        who is righteous in your presence.

3 The enemy has pursued me.
    He has ground my life into the dirt.
    He has made me live in dark places
        like those who have died long ago.
4 That is why I begin to lose hope
    and my heart is in a state of shock.

5 I remember the days long ago.
    I reflect on all that you have done.
    I carefully consider what your hands have made.
6 I stretch out my hands to you in prayer.
    Like parched land, my soul thirsts for you. Selah

7 Answer me quickly, O Yahweh.
    My spirit is worn out.
    Do not hide your face from me,
    or I will be like those who go into the pit.
8 Let me hear about your mercy in the morning,
    because I trust you.
    Let me know the way that I should go,
    because I long for you.
9 Rescue me from my enemies, O Yahweh.
    I come to you for protection.

10 Teach me to do your will, because you are my Elohim.
    May your good Ruach lead me on level ground.
11 O Yahweh, keep me alive for the sake of your name.
    Because you are righteous, lead me out of trouble.
12 In keeping with your mercy, wipe out my enemies
    and destroy all who torment me,
        because I am your servant.