John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 143:11
Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name's sake ,.... Being like one dead, Psalm 143:3 ; that is, revive and cheer his drooping spirit, ready to fail, being overwhelmed within him, Psalm 143:4 ; as well as revive the work of grace in him; and quicken his soul to the exercise of grace, and discharge of duty; and this he desires not only for his own soul's good, but for the glory of God, that his name might be hououred, and not blasphemed; for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 143:7-12
David here tells us what he said when he stretched forth his hands unto God; he begins not only as one in earnest, but as one in haste: ?Hear me speedily, and defer no longer, for my spirit faileth. I am just ready to faint; reach the cordial?quickly, quickly, or I am gone.? It was not a haste of unbelief, but of vehement desire and holy love. Make haste, O God! to help me. Three things David here prays for:? I. The manifestations of God's favour towards him, that God would be well pleased... read more