Psalms143
English Standard Version
1A of . my , O Lord; to my ! In your me, in your !
2 into with your , no is you.
3 the has my ; he has my to the ; he has made me in like those .
4Therefore my me; my me is .
5I the of ; I on that you have ; I the of your .
6I my to you; my thirsts for you like a .
7 me , O Lord! My ! your me, lest I be those to the .
8Let me in the of your , in I . Make me the I should , to you I my .
9 me my , O Lord! I have fled to you for .
10 me to your , you are my ! Let your me on !
11For your , O Lord, preserve my ! In your my of !
12And in your you will my , and you will the of my , I am your .
Cross References
Psalms 143Paul uses this exact theological principle (no flesh justified by the law/in His sight) in Romans.
Supported by John Calvin, JFB
Echoes the absolute truth that no living person can be justified before God by works.
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Parallel penitential plea: if the Lord should mark iniquities, who could stand?
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Parallel plea asking why God would bring a frail human into strict judgment.
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Identical Hebrew wording regarding being made to dwell in darkness like those long dead.
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Parallel description of the heart and spirit being completely overwhelmed within.
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Identical prayer: 'lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.'
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Explicitly names God's 'good Spirit' given to instruct and guide His people.
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Identical wording from the immediately preceding psalm regarding an overwhelmed spirit.
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Parallel petition to be shown the right path and taught how to walk.
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