Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
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Psalms 143
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For 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.
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Hear 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.
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Cause 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.
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Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
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And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.
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Chapter Study & Analysis
Overview
Psalm 143 is a penitential prayer seeking guidance and deliverance. David asks God not to enter into judgment with him but to "quicken" him for His name's sake.
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. No One is Justified: In God’s sight shall "no man living be justified" (v. 2). We all depend entirely on grace.2. Thirsting for God: David stretches forth his hands; his soul thirsts for God as a "thirsty land" (v. 6).
Practical Lessons
FORMAL PRAYER
Hear my prayer, O Lord. Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Amen.