Psalms141
English Standard Version
1A of . O Lord, I upon you; to me! to my when I to you!
2Let my be as you, and the of my as the !
3 a , O Lord, over my ; the of my !
4Do let my to any , to with in company with who , and let me of their !
5Let a me—it is a ; let him me—it is for my ; let my it. my is against their .
6When their are the , then they shall my , they are .
7As when and the , so shall our be at the of .
8 my are toward you, O God, my ; in you I seek ; !
9 me the that they have for me and from the of !
10Let the into their , while I .
Cross References
Psalms 141Exodus command for burning incense; David desires his prayers represent this daily priestly sanctuary service.
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The prescribed evening sacrifice, parallel to the lifting up of hands in prayer.
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Faithful wounds of a friend parallel the righteous smiting and reproving in kindness.
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Golden vials full of odors (incense), which are the prayers of saints.
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David resolving to take heed to his ways and keep his mouth with a bridle.
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God does not tempt to evil; 'incline not' is understood as withholding softenting grace.
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Daniel's prayer answered about the time of the evening oblation.
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The ninth hour of prayer, matching the time of the Old Testament evening sacrifice.
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Warnings against eating the dainties of rulers, matching David's prayer against sinful dainties.
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Restoring a fallen brother in a spirit of meekness parallel to righteous reproof.
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Prays for rescue from snares and gins laid by the proud and wicked.
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David's sweet, respectful words heard when Saul was at his mercy in the cave.
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Eyes of servants looking to their master, matching 'mine eyes are unto thee'.
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The mischief of their own lips covering the wicked who try to trap David.
Supported by Matthew Henry
An urgent plea for God to hear speedily, matching 'make haste unto me'.
Supported by John Calvin
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