02.143. Psalm 143

Psalms 143:1-12 A Psalm of David. This psalm was probably penned by David during the unnatural rebellion of his son Absalom, as Psalms 3:1-8, Psalms 42:1-11, Psalms 43:1-5. It contains, (1.) Sad complaints of trouble, and of the sinking of his spirit under it, Psalms 143:3-5, Psalms 143:7. (2.) Fervent supplications that God would hear his prayer; Psalms 143:1, Psalms 143:7; forgive his sins, Psalms 143:2; manifest his favours, Psalms 143:6-8; direct him in the way of duty, Psalms 143:8-10; quicken him in it, Psalms 143:11; deliver him out of trouble, Psalms 143:9, Psalms 143:11; and, in fine, punish his persecutors, Psalms 143:12.

What time my heart is overwhelmed, let God lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. Let me study to have my sin removed first, in order that my troubles may remove in due order, and with a rich blessing.