Psalms 143:11

Psalms 143:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.
• New International Version (NIV)For your name’s sake, Lord, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For your name's sake, O Lord, preserve my life! In your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Revive me, O Lord, for Your name’s sake! For Your righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.

Context of Psalms 143:11

9Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge. 10Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. For the sake of Your name, O LORD, revive me. In Your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble. 12And in Your loving devotion, cut off my enemies. Destroy all who afflict me, for I am Your servant.

Psalms 143:11 word by word

לְמַֽעַן־שִׁמְךָ֣ יְהוָ֣ה תְּחַיֵּ֑נִי בְּצִדְקָתְךָ֓׀ תוֹצִ֖יא מִצָּרָ֣ה נַפְשִֽׁי׃Read the interlinear

• For the sakeמַ֫עַןma‛an · becauseH4616
• of Your nameשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
• O LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• revive meחָיָהchâyâh · to liveH2421
• In Your righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666
• bringיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: sendH3318
• my soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315
• out of troubleצָרָהtsârâh · distressH6869

Cross-references for Psalms 143:11

• Psalms 85:6Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
• Psalms 119:25My soul cleaves to the dust; revive me according to Your word.
• Psalms 138:7If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.
• Habakkuk 3:2O LORD, I have heard the report of You; I stand in awe, O LORD, of Your deeds. Revive them in these years; make them known in these years. In Your wrath, remember mercy!
• Ephesians 2:4But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
• Psalms 143:1O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.
• Psalms 9:7But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment.
• Psalms 31:1In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.
• Psalms 71:2In Your justice, rescue and deliver me; incline Your ear and save me.
• Psalms 25:17The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress.
• Psalms 34:19Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.
• Psalms 37:39The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.
• Psalms 91:15When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
• Revelation 7:14“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Commentaries on Psalms 143:11

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Quicken me, O Lord - Give me life. Compare the notes at Ephesians 2:1. Make me equal to my circumstances, for I am ready to sink and to yield. For thy name‘s sake - For thine honor. Compare the notes at Daniel 9:17-18. It is in thy cause. Thou wilt thus show thy power, thy faithfulness, thy goodness. Thou wilt thus get honor to thyself. This is the highest motive which can influence us - that God may be glorified. For thy righteousness‘ sake - Thy…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-12Verses 7-12 David prays that God would be well pleased with him, and let him know that he was so. He pleads the wretchedness of his case, if God withdrew from him. But the night of distress and discouragement shall end in a morning of consolation and praise. He prays that he might be enlightened with the knowledge of God's will; and this is the first work of the Spirit. A good man does not ask the way in which is the most pleasant walking, but what is the…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11revive: Here, it means to bring someone out of despair and restore them to life (Psalms 80:19; 85:6; 138:7).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. (Compare Psa 23:3; 119:156).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 143:11

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Grace of God
• Prayer

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Commentaries on Psalms 143

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings