Psalm 143:8-10
New Catholic Bible
8 At dawn[a] let me experience your kindness,
for in you I place my trust.
Show me the path I must walk,
for to you I lift up my soul.
9 Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord,
for in you I seek refuge.
10 Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.[b]
Let your gracious Spirit lead me
along a level path.
Footnotes
- Psalm 143:8 At dawn: see notes on Pss 57; 57:9; see also Pss 17:15; 90:14; 101:8; 108:3. Kindness: see note on Ps 6:5. I lift up my soul: see Pss 25:1; 27:8; 32:6; 33:22; 86:4.
- Psalm 143:10 Teach me . . . my God: see Pss 25:4f; 118:28. Spirit: the divine Spirit was regarded as a force and not yet as a person (see Ps 51:13; Neh 9:20; Ezek 36:27). Lead . . . path: see note on Ps 26:12 (see also Pss 27:11; 139:24).
Psalm 143:8-10
New International Version
8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,(A)
for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way(B) I should go,
for to you I entrust my life.(C)
9 Rescue me(D) from my enemies,(E) Lord,
for I hide myself in you.
10 Teach me(F) to do your will,
for you are my God;(G)
may your good Spirit
lead(H) me on level ground.(I)
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