The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 143:1-12
Psalms 143:1-12Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications.A penitential soul in prayerI. The reasons urged.1. A consciousness of moral unrighteousness (verse 2). No man will ever pray rightly until he is made deeply conscious that he has no claims whatever upon the favour of God, and that his necessities, if relieved at all, must be relieved by sovereign mercy alone.2. A terrible sense of danger (verses 3, 4).3. An encouraging reminiscence of God (verse 5).4. An intense craving of the... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 143:1-12
This is the last of the penitential psalms, and is uniformly ascribed to David. It was composed during a period of exile. The LXX and the Vulgate, “on the rebellion of Absalom.” Psalms 143:10 . Thy Spirit is good. The LXX read, “Let thy good Spirit lead me into the land of uprightness.” REFLECTIONS. This psalm was composed also in exile, as appears from his prayer to be led into the land of uprightness: Psalms 143:10. These litanies, or pleadings with heaven, are glowing, ardent, and... read more