Psalm 143
Psalm 143 Meaning
Psalm 143 is a penitential prayer from a spirit that faints within, remembering days of old and stretching out thirsty hands to God. The psalmist asks God not to enter into judgment, for no one living is righteous before Him.
He longs to hear of God's steadfast love in the morning and prays, teach me to do your will, for you are my God; let your good Spirit lead me.
Key verses from Psalm 143
“Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.”
Psalm 143:1
“I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.”
Psalm 143:6
“Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.”
Psalm 143:8
“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.”
Psalm 143:10
How Psalm 143 points to Jesus
Because no one living is righteous before God, Jesus became our righteousness, so we can pray this psalm without fear. His good Spirit leads us to do the Father's will.