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Psalms 143:1-12 open_in_new
A late Ps., though ascribed to David, consisting mainly of appropriate reminiscences from earlier Pss.
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Psalms 143:2 open_in_new
Shall no man living, etc.] perhaps, 'is no man living righteous.'
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Psalms 143:3 open_in_new
That have been long dead] better, 'that are for ever dead': cp. Lamentations 3:6.
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Psalms 143:4 open_in_new
Is.. overwhelmed] better, 'faints.'
Is desolate] better, 'is bewildered.'
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Psalms 143:6 open_in_new
Selah] see on Psalms 3:4; Psalms 7. Hear] better, 'answer': cp. Psalms 28:1.
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Psalms 143:10 open_in_new
'Let thy good spirit lead me in an even' (i.e. safe, peaceful) 'country': cp. Psalms 27:11.