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Psalm 143
Psalm 143
1A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O Jehovah; give ear to my supplications: In thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
2And enter not into judgment with thy servant; For in thy sight no man living is righteous.
1A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
2And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
Commentary · verses 1-2
3For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; He hath smitten my life down to the ground: He hath made me to dwell in dark places, as those that have been long dead.
4Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; My heart within me is desolate.
3For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.
4Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
Commentary · verses 3-4
David was overwhelmed because he felt as if he was someone who had been dead for a long time. The cause of this was the enemies David had who were persecuting him.
5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy doings; I muse on the work of thy hands.
5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
Commentary · verse 5
David thought deeply on God's works and allowed God's works to produce fruit through him.
6I spread forth my hands unto thee: My soul thirsteth after thee, as a weary land. Selah
6I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
Commentary · verse 6
"Selah" meant "pause and think about what you just read." The author wanted the reader to pause and become conscious of what was read.
7Make haste to answer me, O Jehovah; my spirit faileth: Hide not thy face from me, Lest I become like them that go down into the pit.
8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; For in thee do I trust: Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; For I lift up my soul unto thee.
7Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
Commentary · verses 7-8
David asked for God to answer him quickly and to direct his actions.
9Deliver me, O Jehovah, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
10Teach me to do thy will; For thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; Lead me in the land of uprightness.
9Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
10Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Commentary · verses 9-10
David asked for God to teach him God's Will. David wanted understanding of HOW he could do God's Will. God's Spirit was Good: Right and Just.
11Quicken me, O Jehovah, for thy name’s sake: In thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.
12And in thy lovingkindness cut off mine enemies, And destroy all them that afflict my soul; For I am thy servant.
11Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.
12And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.
Commentary · verses 11-12
David asked for deliverance for himself and judgment for his enemies. Again, a psalm of prayer followed...
All men are unrighteous in their own strength. We become Righteous when we allow God to live through us.