Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. ii. Revive me, O LORD: David prayed for revival, for a renewal of life and vitality. He probably thought of early days of innocence and freshness in his life and his life with God. The child hides its face on the mother’s bosom when it has done wrong.” (Maclaren). I emphasize that this is a lesson for those who, like David, can say, “You are my God” (v. 10) and “I am your servant” (v. 12; cf. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. This is the last psalm to be ascribed to David. Answer me speedily, O LORD; on StudyLight.org He pleads the wretchedness of his case, if God withdrew from him. In this Psalm David follows a pattern of wrestling with a problem and then crying out to God for help. 1 Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. We need 2 cookies to store this setting. c. In Your mercy cut off my enemies…for I am Your servant: David appealed to God on the basis of His name, His righteousness, and His mercy – yet also on the basis of his relationship with God as His servant. This was something brought upon David by his adversary. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. a. David also experienced deep misery when his son Absalom rebelled and deposed him as king. 1 Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy a faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. Although the enemies with whom David had to contend were wicked, and their persecution as unjust as it was cruel, David recognized the just judgment of God in it all, and seeks to conciliate his favor by humbly supplicating pardon. i. “While we recite this verse, let us not be unmindful of Him whose hands were often stretched forth in prayer for his people, and whose soul thirsted after our salvation, even then, when he felt extremity of bodily thirst on the cross.” (Horne). iii. This psalm, as those before, is a prayer of David, and full of complaints of the great distress and danger he was in, probably when Saul persecuted him. or hope shortly to return?” Jump to: Adam Clarke Commentary ; Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible; John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible; … I emphasize that this is a lesson for those who, like David, can say, “You are my God” (v. 10) and “I am your servant” (v. 12; cf. Yet he did not say, “Cause me to do Your will.” In all his reliance upon God, he knew that God would not obey for him. We have no righteousness of our own to plead, therefore must plead God's righteousness, and the word of promise which he has freely given us, and caused us to hope in. There has been a boom of what they are calling “reality TV” shows. i. David prays for favor in judgment—He meditates on the Lord’s works and trusts in Him. Bible > Bible Commentary; Charles H. Spurgeon’s Treasury of David; Psalm; Psalm 143; Charles H. Spurgeon’s Treasury of David << Psalm 142 | Psalm 143 | Psalm 144 >> (Read all of Psalm 143) Exposition - Explanatory Notes and Quaint Sayings Hints to the Village Preacher - Works Upon This Psalm TITLE. Bible commentary on the Book of Psalms, chapter 143, by Dr. Bob Utley, retired professor of hermeneutics. Very heavy, but I lift it up. i. A Psalm of David. Lead me in the land of uprightness. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. He thought carefully about what God had done; meditate and muse are words that speak of deep thought. This wasn’t because David was of a melancholy or depressive nature; such misery is of its own character. Psalm 143 Bible Commentary. What an encouragement to all of us. Try it for 30 days FREE. 1 of 1. What an encouragement to all of us. For David, what made the past worth remembering was the work of the LORD. c. Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is distressed: David spoke long before the greater Son of David, but these words could also be in the mouth of Jesus, especially in His Gethsemane agony. Psalm 143. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. It is his *covenant name. Psalms 143:1 Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. Psalm 143:7-12 . We once had merry days, days of deliverance, and joy and thanksgiving; why not again?” (Spurgeon). i. Chapter 143. For Your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble: David knew that his rescue would bring glory to God, so he could pray for deliverance on that basis. Psalms 144:1-15 A Prayer For The Nation. T “He is beginning to look ahead and seek direction. Teach me to do Your will, In Gethsemane, before His betrayal and crucifixion, Jesus said: My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death (Matthew 26:38). b. I meditate on all Your works; I muse on the work of Your hands: David’s consideration of the days of old was not only a nostalgic longing for the past. Psalms 143 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, Charles Haddon Spurgeon He did not only pray in that affliction, but he prayed very much and very often, not the same over again, but new thoughts. David, before he prays for the removal of his trouble, prays for the pardon of his sin, and depends upon mercy alone for it. Psalm 143 Lutherbibel 2017 Bitte um Verschonung und Hilfe (Der siebente Bußpsalm) 1 Ein Psalm Davids. Cause me to hear: David needed to hear a good word from God, and asked that he would be caused to hear it. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Psalm 143 is the fourth in the sequence of five psalms of David (within the collection of eight) wherein David prays for deliverance from enemies. And destroy all those who afflict my soul; 2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be a justified. “When we see nothing new which can cheer us, let us think upon old things. Psalm 143:1 > Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. Psalm 143 A psalm of David. Do not hide Your face from me, Those who have the Lord for their God, have his Spirit for their Guide; they are led by the Spirit. Tremper Longman, III, Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2008), 697. 2 Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you. Chapter 143 This psalm, as those before, is a prayer of David, and full of complaints of the great distress and danger he was in, probably when Saul persecuted him. Do not hide Your face from me: David knew what it was like to enjoy the sense of God’s favor and blessing. David knew what it was like to have great soul-misery inflicted upon him by another person. 143:1-6 We have no righteousness of our own to plead, therefore must plead God's righteousness, and the word of promise which he has freely given us, and caused us to hope in. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Jehovah had first used it of David, "Tell to my servant, to David"; David therefore fastens on it as his plea again and again ( 2 Samuel 7:5 2 Samuel 7:9-21 2 Samuel 7:25-29 ). Psalm 143. Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Psalms 143 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources . Scholars have raised questions about the Davidic authorship of some psalms Psalm 143 seems to be a continuation of Psalm 142. by John King, [1847-50], at sacred-texts.com. i. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. 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. 143:7-12 David prays that God would be well pleased with him, and let him know that he was so. For in You do I trust; For the enemy has persecuted my soul; He has crushed my life to the ground; He has made me dwell in dark places, like those who have long been dead. That’s why Psalm 143 is in the Bible, because we need this additional lesson on how to pray correctly when we face severe trials. Psalms 143:3-6, however, give the grounds upon which the supplications are made; Psalms 143:3, Psalms 143:4 describing the psalmist's wretched condition; and Psalms 143:5, Psalms 143:6 his behavior under his afflictions. Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Psalms 143:3. ii. A Psalm of David. What Psalm 143 means Verse 1: "*LORD" is a special name for God. We should know it even more than David did, in light of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that is part of the New Covenant. Perhaps David wondered if God was speaking and he somehow failed to hear, so he prayed, “Cause me to hear.” This is a good prayer for all to pray. HERR, erhöre mein Gebet, / vernimm mein Flehen um deiner Treue willen, erhöre mich um deiner Gerechtigkeit willen, 2 und geh nicht ins Gericht mit deinem Knecht; denn vor dir ist kein Lebendiger gerecht. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Psalm 143:1-12 If you have not noticed, TV has gotten quite “real” recently. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 143:7-12 David prays that God would be well pleased with him, and let him know that he was so. David complains of his enemies and distresses. Even if remembering the days of old fills us with a measure of sadness to think of how distant those better days may seem, we can use those memories to restore our hope. Your Spirit is good. It is believed to have been written near the time David came to be recognized as the king over all the tribes of Israel, and the psalm expresses David’s heart for the nation in both war and peace. In this psalm, I. a. I remember the days of old: In this dark season of his soul, David considered the days of old when things were not so bad. Psalms 143… O Lord, hearken to my prayer, lend ear to my supplications; with Your faith, answer me with Your righteousness. However, I thought that these two outlines from Psalm 143 might be helpful as a morning and evening series. (7-12). More Psalms commentaries. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. A genuine concern for the sake of God’s name is a necessary aspect of true revival – and not for the name or the advancement of any man or woman of God. Bring my soul out of trouble: “I can bring it in, but thou only canst bring it out.” (Trapp). Close. Psalms 143 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this large five-volume commentary is still read today and known for its pithy statements and quotable prose By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. We are encouraged to praise Yahweh with the psalmist. Rather, the loving God would teach David to do His will. Praise the LORD: These words are both a declaration and an encouragement of praise to Yahweh. Please don’t let me down; speak to me and guide me.”, i. i. Yet he prayed this not for his own benefit or reputation, but for Your name’s sake – the sake of the LORD’s name and reputation. The ancient Hebrew word here translated lovingkindness is hesed. ii. Yet if we sense that God may hide His face from us, we feel weak before any adversary. Psalms 141:1-10 A Prayer For The Lord’s Protection. For many years he lived as a fugitive from King Saul, having to forsake all because a wicked man persecuted him without cause. Teach me to do Your will: David could say, “Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness” and “Cause me to know the way in which I should walk” (verse 8). He prays that he might be enlightened with the knowledge of God's will; and this is the first work of the Spirit. “If the soul will not rise of itself we must lift it, lift it up unto God.” (Spurgeon). 34:1, 2 For in Your sight no one living is righteous. The Hebrew title for this psalm is tehillim (Praises). b. © Copyright - Enduring Word | . For You are my God: It was appropriate for David to expect God to teach him. He feels that his life is being pounded and pulverised into the ground. His persecuted soul (verse 3) sought after God with the intensity of thirst. This posture of prayer and praise was genuine hope for David in the midst of his misery of soul. LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. i. d. For in You do I trust…for I lift up my soul to You: David appealed to God on the basis of his trust and surrender to God. i. Cover why we should pray in Vss. David was determined to take shelter in the LORD. a. ii. It could be from the time before David was recognized as king, living as a fugitive from King Saul, or it could be f… It is one of the Penitential Psalms Uses Jewish. A *covenant is when two people (or groups of people) agree. © 2020 Christianity.com. You can check these in your browser security settings. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 145 EXEGESIS: SUPERSCRIPTION: A praise psalm by David. Psalms 143:8. Experience had taught David that God always did things at just the right time, but the present crisis made him cry out, “Answer me speedily, O LORD.”. a. I muse on the work of Your hands. A Psalm of David. c. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk: David confessed that he didn’t know the way, and that he needed God to cause him to know the way. Ann Kort and Scott Morschauser (Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 1985), 18. “A thirsty … Psalms 143. But the night of distress and discouragement shall end in a morning of consolation and praise. Psalms 143 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this classic commentary, copyrighted in 1804, is Scott's observations on the book of Psalms There were probably mixed emotions within David as he remembered the days of old. Psalm 143. He did not only pray in that affliction, but he prayed very much and very often, not the same over again, but new thoughts. David didn’t remember his past as much as he remembered the LORD’s past works. Cut off mine enemies. Psalms 143:2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. Psalms 145:1-9 God’s Majesty And Love. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. There are times when it is good for us to remember the days of old. For Your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble. He didn’t only need the love of God – he also needed the guidance of God. 1 Adele Berlin, “The Rhetoric of Psalm 145,” in Biblical and Related Studies Presented to Samuel Iwry, ed. David asked God to deal with his enemies; but before that, he asked God to deal with him. A *covenant is when two people (or groups of people) agree. You can also change some of your preferences. (Psalms 143:11). iii. Psalm 143 Matthew Henry's Commentary. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk is a wonderful prayer for all to pray. David, before he prays for the removal of his trouble, prays for the pardon of his sin, and depends upon mercy alone for it. So many times David finds himself in trouble and despair, but always finds his help in God. But we should especially seek the destruction of our sins, our worst enemies, that we may be devotedly God's servants. (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik – ewm@enduringword.com. Psalms 143 is another of the psalms of David. New American Standard Version. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. Worse for David, he felt this was pressed upon him by his enemy. 2 And, as Rawlinson said, "There is no reason to doubt the superscription that ascribes it to him." Revive me, O LORD, for Your name’s sake! The phrase, in the morning, is already a token of this by its admission that the night is not endless.” (Kidner). Show content in: English Both Hebrew. Next » Chapter 144. An Earnest Appeal for Guidance and Deliverance. a. It is a clear and judicious explanation of the text, and cannot be dispensed with. Again, there is no reason to doubt the superscription, which assigns the psalm to David. Psalm 142 Psalm 144 ... Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. Jerome Letter 73 to Evangelus verses Ambrosiaster's Question 109 on Melchizedek All Rights Reserved. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. 2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. Psalms 140:1-13 A Prayer For The Lord’s Help. R Rhodes, evidently following current fads among critics, assigned it to post-exilic times, on the basis that, it shows, "Dependence on many other Psalms." The more we consider the power of God, the less we shall fear the face or force of man. Note: I normally do not give you two outlines from the same book of the Bible in one week. c. I spread out my hands to You: Thinking deeply about what God did with His hands made David respond with his hands, spreading them out before God in prayer and praise. A Psalm of David. Psalms 143:9 - Deliver me, O Lord , from my enemies; I take refuge in You. 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