Psalm 143:2 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 143:2

And enter not into judgment with thy servant - Do not deal with me on the ground of justice as toward “thee;” do not mark my own offences against thee, when I plead that justice may be done as between me and my fellow-men. While I plead that thou wouldst judge righteously between me and them, I am conscious that I could not claim thy needed interposition on the ground of any righteousness toward thee. There I must confess that I am a sinner; there I can rely only on mercy; there I could not... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 143:1-2

Psalms 143:1-2. In thy faithfulness According to thy true and faithful promises, made to the penitent who apply to thee for pardon and aid; answer me Grant my earnest request; and in thy righteousness Whereby thou art inclined and engaged by promise to favour righteous persons and just causes. Or, the word, here rendered righteousness, may signify mercy, as it often does; for “God’s promises are only conditional, and our sins and frailties are so many, that we have always need of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 143:1-12

Psalm 140 - 143 Troubles for the godlyThese four psalms are similar, and from the title of Psalms 142:0 it appears that all four belong to the time when David was fleeing from Saul. (See introductory notes to Psalms 34:0.)Treachery and slander are the chief weapons that David’s enemies use to attack him. These men have the poison of snakes and the cunning of hunters (140:1-5). But Yahweh is David’s God, his defender in whom he trusts for victory (6-8). David’s enemies will receive a fitting... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 143:2

enter not. As in Job 9:32 ; Job 22:4 . in Thy sight. Compare 1 Samuel 16:7 . Isaiah 55:8 . Job 14:3 . no man = no one. Compare Job 15:14 , Job 15:15 . be justified = stand or appear [before Thee] just. The verb is Active. Septuagint, Authorized Version, and Revised Version render it passive. Compare Romans 3:20 . Galatians 1:2 , Galatians 1:16 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 143:2

Psalms 143:2. Enter not into judgment— That is, "Do not call me to a rigorous account for my sins; (See 2 Samuel 12:9; 2 Samuel 12:11.) which have justly brought these troubles upon me." Be justified; namely, if thou shouldst proceed according to the rigour of thy law. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 143:2

2. enter . . . judgment—deal not in strict justice. shall no . . . justified—or, "is no man justified," or "innocent" (Job 14:3; Romans 3:20). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 143:1-4

David appealed to God to answer his prayer because God is faithful and righteous. Evidently part of David’s suffering sprang from his own sin, since he asked that God not judge him. If He did, no one could stand because everyone is unrighteous. Another source of distress was an enemy who had ground David down so that he felt very depressed as well as afflicted. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 143:1-6

1. The psalmist’s complaint 143:1-6 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 143:1-12

Psalms 143In this penitential psalm, David prayed for deliverance and guidance. As in the previous psalm, he called out for help against evil adversaries. This psalm, too, is an individual lament."The psalm sharply contrasts the righteousness of Yahweh, God’s unconditioned inclination toward Israel, and Israel’s righteousness which will carry no freight in time of trouble. The psalm understands the vast and unbridgeable distinction between the two parties." [Note: Brueggemann, p. 104.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 143:1-12

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 143:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 143:1-2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 143:1-12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 143:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 143:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 143:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 143:1-4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 143:1-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 143:1-12

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 143:1-12

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