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Psalms 143:11
11For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life. Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress.
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
9Rescue me from my enemies, Lord; I run to you to hide me. 10Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life. Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress. 12In your unfailing love, silence all my enemies and destroy all my foes, for I am your servant.
Read all of Psalms 143Psalms 143:11 word by word
לְמַֽעַן־שִׁמְךָ֣ יְהוָ֣ה תְּחַיֵּ֑נִי בְּצִדְקָתְךָ֓׀ תוֹצִ֖יא מִצָּרָ֣ה נַפְשִֽׁי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 143:11
- Psalms 85:6Won’t you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you?
- Psalms 119:25I lie in the dust; revive me by your word.
- Psalms 138:7Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me.
- Habakkuk 3:2I have heard all about you, Lord. I am filled with awe by your amazing works. In this time of our deep need, help us again as you did in years gone by. And in your anger, remember your mercy.
- Ephesians 2:4But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much,
- Psalms 143:1Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
- Psalms 9:7But the Lord reigns forever, executing judgment from his throne.
- Psalms 31:1O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right.
- Psalms 71:2Save me and rescue me, for you do what is right. Turn your ear to listen to me, and set me free.
- Psalms 25:17My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all!
- Psalms 34:19The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
- Psalms 37:39The Lord rescues the godly; he is their fortress in times of trouble.
- Psalms 91:15When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them.
- Revelation 7:14And I said to him, “Sir, you are the one who knows.” Then he said to me, “These are the ones who died in the great tribulation. They have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb and made them white.
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
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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
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