Psalms 143

Psalms 143:1-12

A late Ps., though ascribed to David, consisting mainly of appropriate reminiscences from earlier Pss. 2. Shall no man living, etc.] perhaps, ‘is no man living righteous.’ 3. That have been long dead] better, ’that are for ever dead’: cp. Lamentations 3:6. 4. Is.. overwhelmed] better, ‘faints.’ Is desolate] better, ‘is bewildered.’ 6. Selah] see on Psalms 3:4; Psalms 7. Hear] better, ‘answer’: cp. Psalms 28:1. 10. ‘Let thy good spirit lead me in an even’ (i.e. safe, peaceful) ‘country’: cp. Psalms 27:11.