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.
For — This is not a reason of what he last said, but an argument to enforce his petition delivered, verse — 1.
Soul — My life; nothing less will satisfy him.
Dead — I am in as hopeless a condition in the eye of man, as those that have lain long in the grave.
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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Bibliographical Information Wesley, John. "Commentary on Psalms 143". "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/wen/psalms-143.html. 1765.
Verse 2
And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
Justified — Upon terms of strict justice.
Verse 3
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.
For — This is not a reason of what he last said, but an argument to enforce his petition delivered, verse — 1.
Soul — My life; nothing less will satisfy him.
Dead — I am in as hopeless a condition in the eye of man, as those that have lain long in the grave.
Verse 5
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
The days — What thou hast done for thy servants in former times.
Verse 6
I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. /*Selah*/.
As land — Thirsteth for rain.
Verse 8
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.
Morning — Seasonably and speedily.