Psalms 143:8

Psalms 143:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.

Context of Psalms 143:8

6I spread out my hands to you; I am like parched land before you.Selah 7Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Don’t hide your face from me, or I will be like those going down to the Pit. Let me experience your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in you. Reveal to me the way I should go because I appeal to you. 9Rescue me from my enemies, Lord; I come to you for protection. 10Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground.

Psalms 143:8 word by word

הַשְׁמִ֘יעֵ֤נִי בַבֹּ֨קֶר׀ חַסְדֶּךָ֮ כִּֽי־בְךָ֪ בָ֫טָ֥חְתִּי הוֹדִיעֵ֗נִי דֶּֽרֶךְ־ז֥וּ אֵלֵ֑ךְ כִּֽי־אֵ֝לֶיךָ נָשָׂ֥אתִי נַפְשִֽׁי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Cause me to hearשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085
• thy lovingkindnessחֶ֫סֶדchêsêd · kindnessH2617
• in the morningבֹּ֫קֶרbôqer · morningH1242
• for in thee do I trustבָּטַחbâţach · to trustH982
• cause me to knowיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• the wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
• whereinזוּzû · thisH2098
• I should walkיָלַךְyâlak · to walkH3212
• for I lift upנָשָׂאnâώâ' nâsâh · to lift: kindnessH5375
• my soulנֶ֫פֶשׁnephesh · soulH5315

Cross-references for Psalms 143:8

• Psalms 30:5For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor, a lifetime. Weeping may stay overnight, but there is joy in the morning.
• Psalms 42:8The Lord will send his faithful love by day; his song will be with me in the night — a prayer to the God of my life.
• Psalms 46:5God is within her; she will not be toppled. God will help her when the morning dawns.
• Psalms 59:16But I will sing of your strength and will joyfully proclaim your faithful love in the morning. For you have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble.
• Hosea 6:3Let’s strive to know the Lord. His appearance is as sure as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the land.
• Psalms 143:10Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground.
• Psalms 5:8Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of my adversaries; make your way straight before me.
• Psalms 25:4Make your ways known to me, Lord; teach me your paths.
• Psalms 27:11Because of my adversaries, show me your way, Lord, and lead me on a level path.
• Psalms 32:8I will instruct you and show you the way to go; with my eye on you, I will give counsel.
• Psalms 119:34Help me understand your instruction, and I will obey it and follow it with all my heart.
• Proverbs 3:5Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding;
• Isaiah 30:21and whenever you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”
• Isaiah 48:17This is what the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel says: I am the Lord your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who leads you in the way you should go.
• Psalms 25:1Lord, I appeal to you.
• Psalms 86:4Bring joy to your servant’s life, because I appeal to you, Lord.

Commentaries on Psalms 143:8

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness - The voice of thy lovingkindness, or thy mercy and favor. Permit me to hear thee addressing me in the language of kindness, and with the assurances of mercy. In the morning - Early; speedily; with the first rays of the morning. Let it be, as it were, the first thing in the day; the first thing that is done. The idea is not that he would wait for another day, but that he would interpose as the very first act - as when…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. 8-10The 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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. (Compare Psa 25:1-4; 59:16). the way ... walk--that is, the way of safety and righteousness (Psa 142:3-6).Read the comment
• Rashi on Tanakh · v. 8in the morning When the redemption sprouts. (I found.)Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 143:8

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Faith
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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