Psalm 143:8

Translations

Modern

Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Cause me to hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for in You do I trust; make me to know the way in which I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.

Latin

Auditam fac mihi mane misericordiam tuam, quia in te speravi. Notam fac mihi viam in qua ambulem, quia ad te levavi animam meam.

Original

Hebrew

English

Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.

Notes

Psalms 143:8–10

The psalmist prays for wisdom (see Psalms 5:8; 25:4–6; 138; 143:10).
Your good Spirit: The Spirit brings God's goodness (see Psalm 23:6).

Psalms 143:7–10

The psalmist asks the Lord to renew his love.

Psalms 143:1–12

In this lament, the psalmist feels overwhelmed by constant trouble from his enemies, so he turns to the Lord’s love, righteousness, and faithfulness. He remembers what God has done in the past and longs for God to renew his love. He opens himself to God’s wisdom because he knows that God’s instruction leads to life.

Psalms 138:1–145:21

In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).

Theme notes and profiles

David Trusting God in the Psalms

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Psalm 25:4–5
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.
Proverbs 3:5–6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.
Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.
Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”
Psalm 46:5
God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns.
Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Psalm 27:11
Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.
Psalm 59:16
But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.
Psalm 90:14
Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Lamentations 3:41
Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven:
Psalm 86:4
Bring joy to Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

Glossary

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Topics

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