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Psalms 143:8

Psalms 143:8
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning,.... Not only externally in the ministry of the word; but internally by the Spirit, so as to feel and perceive, and have some sensible experience of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness - The voice of thy lovingkindness, or thy mercy and favor. Permit me to hear thee addressing me in the language of kindness, and with the assurances of mercy. In…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Cause me to hear&c. Possibly we should change a letter, and read as in Psa 90:14 satisfy me (הַשְׂכּיצֵנִי for הַשְׂמִיעֵנִי).

in the morning Let the dawn speedily end this dark night of calamity, and…