7 Hurry with your answer, God! I'm nearly at the end of my rope. Don't turn away; don't ignore me! That would be certain death. 8 If you wake me each morning with the sound of your loving voice, I'll go to sleep each night trusting in you. Point out the road I must travel; I'm all ears, all eyes before you. 9 Save me from my enemies, God - you're my only hope! 10 Teach me how to live to please you, because you're my God. Lead me by your blessed Spirit into cleared and level pastureland. 11 Keep up your reputation, God - give me life! In your justice, get me out of this trouble! 12 In your great love, vanquish my enemies; make a clean sweep of those who harass me. And why? Because I'm your servant.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 143:7-12
Commentary on Psalm 143:7-12
(Read Psalm 143:7-12)
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 right way. Not only show me what thy will is, but teach me how to do it. Those who have the Lord for their God, have his Spirit for their Guide; they are led by the Spirit. He prays that he might be enlivened to do God's will. But we should especially seek the destruction of our sins, our worst enemies, that we may be devotedly God's servants.