Verse of the Day

　　

Psalm 143:6

I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land.

English Standard Version

I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah

The Message

Stretched out my hands to you, as thirsty for you as a desert thirsty for rain.

New King James Version

I spread out my hands to You; My soul longs for You like a thirsty land.

New Living Translation

I reach out for you. I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Psalm 143:1-6

(Read Psalm 143:1-6)

　　We have no righteousness of our own to plead, therefore must plead God's righteousness, and the word of promise which he has freely given us, and caused us to hope in. David, before he prays for the removal of his trouble, prays for the pardon of his sin, and depends upon mercy alone for it. He bemoans the weight upon his mind from outward troubles. But he looks back, and remembers God's former appearance for his afflicted people, and for him in particular. He looks round, and notices the works of God. The more we consider the power of God, the less we shall fear the face or force of man. He looks up with earnest desires towards God and his favour. This is the best course we can take, when our spirits are overwhelmed. The believer will not forget, that in his best actions he is a sinner. Meditation and prayer will recover us from distresses; and then the mourning soul strives to return to the Lord as the infant stretches out its hands to the indulgent mother, and thirsts for his consolations as the parched ground for refreshing rain.

　　

Psalm 143:6 In-Context

4 So my spirit grows faint within me; my heart within me is dismayed.

　　5 I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done.

　　6 I spread out my hands to you; I thirst for you like a parched land.The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here.

　　7 Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit.

　　8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.