King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, [and] in thy righteousness.
Complete Jewish Bible:
A psalm of David: ADONAI, hear my prayer; listen to my pleas for mercy. In your faithfulness, answer me, and in your righteousness.
Berean Standard Bible:
O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.
American Standard Version:
Hear my prayer, O Jehovah; give ear to my supplications: In thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
A Psalm{H4210} of David{H1732}. Hear{H8085} my prayer{H8605}, O LORD{H3068}, give ear{H238} to my supplications{H8469}: in thy faithfulness{H530} answer{H6030} me, and in thy righteousness{H6666}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 71:2
- Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.
Psalms 31:1
- ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.
Psalms 140:6
- I said unto the LORD, Thou [art] my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
Daniel 9:16
- O Lord, according to all thy righteousness, I beseech thee, let thine anger and thy fury be turned away from thy city Jerusalem, thy holy mountain: because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and thy people [are become] a reproach to all [that are] about us.
1 John 1:9
- If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Psalms 89:1
- ¶ Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
Psalms 89:2
- For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.
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Commentary for Psalms 143:1
Psalm 143:1 is a verse from a Psalm traditionally attributed to King David, though the exact authorship and historical context are matters of scholarly debate. This verse opens a prayer of deep supplication, setting the tone for the rest of the Psalm, which is characterized by a sense of urgency and desperation. The speaker implores God to listen to his prayer and to respond with both faithfulness and righteousness, which reflects the themes of trust in God's character and dependence on His justice and mercy.
In the historical context of the ancient Near East, prayers like this often served as a personal cry to a deity for help in times of distress. For the Israelites, such prayers were grounded in their covenantal relationship with God, where they believed that God would be faithful to His promises and act righteously on behalf of those who called upon Him. The verse reflects the psalmist's confidence in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to justice and righteousness, which are central to the Israelite understanding of the divine.
The themes of this verse resonate with the broader motifs found throughout the Book of Psalms, which include individual and communal laments, prayers for deliverance, and affirmations of trust in God. Psalm 143:1, in particular, emphasizes the importance of God's faithfulness and righteousness as the basis for His actions on behalf of the psalmist, highlighting the relational aspect of prayer and the belief that God responds to the needs of His people in ways that are consistent with His character.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4210
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְמוֹר
Transliteration: mizmôwr
Pronunciation: miz-more'
Description: from זָמַר; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes; psalm. - Strong's Number: H1732
There are 911 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּוִד
Transliteration: Dâvid
Pronunciation: daw-veed'
Description: rarely (fully); דָּוִיד; from the same as דּוֹד; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse; David. - Strong's Number: H8085
There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַע
Transliteration: shâmaʻ
Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. - Strong's Number: H8605
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּפִלָּה
Transliteration: tᵉphillâh
Pronunciation: tef-il-law'
Description: from פָּלַל; intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn; prayer. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H238
There are 389 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָזַן
Transliteration: ʼâzan
Pronunciation: aw-zan'
Description: a primitive root; probably to expand; but used only as a denominative from אֹזֶן; to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen; give (perceive by the) ear, hear(-ken). See אָזַן. - Strong's Number: H8469
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּחֲנוּן
Transliteration: tachănûwn
Pronunciation: takh-an-oon'
Description: or (feminine) תַּחֲנוּנָה; from חָנַן; earnest prayer; intreaty, supplication. - Strong's Number: H530
There are 490 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱמוּנָה
Transliteration: ʼĕmûwnâh
Pronunciation: em-oo-naw'
Description: or (shortened) אֱמֻנָה; feminine of אֵמוּן; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity; faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. - Strong's Number: H6030
There are 317 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָנָה
Transliteration: ʻânâh
Pronunciation: aw-naw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce; give account, afflict (by mistake for עָנָה), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for עָנָה), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also בֵּית עֲנוֹת, בֵּית עֲנָת. - Strong's Number: H6666
There are 150 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צְדָקָה
Transliteration: tsᵉdâqâh
Pronunciation: tsed-aw-kaw'
Description: from צָדַק; rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity); justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness).