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 lift my hands to you in prayer. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Interlude 7Come quickly, Lord, and answer me, for my depression deepens. Don’t turn away from me, or I will die. Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you. 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.

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 lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.
• Psalms 42:8But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.
• Psalms 46:5God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed. From the very break of day, God will protect it.
• Psalms 59:16But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress.
• Hosea 6:3Oh, that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.”
• Psalms 143:10Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.
• Psalms 5:8Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.
• Psalms 25:4Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.
• Psalms 27:11Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.
• Psalms 32:8The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
• Psalms 119:34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.
• Proverbs 3:5Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
• Isaiah 30:21Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.
• Isaiah 48:17This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow.
• Psalms 25:1O Lord, I give my life to you.
• Psalms 86:4Give me happiness, O Lord, for I give myself to you.

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

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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