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Psalm 143:12 KJV
Psalms · chapter 143 · verse 12
And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.Psalm 143:12 · King James Version
Psalm 143:12 in context
10Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
11Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.
12And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- enemiesʼôyêbhatingH341 →
- destroyʼâbadproperly, to wander awayH6 →
- afflicttsârarto cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitiveH6887 →
- mercychêçêdkindnessH2617 →
- soulnepheshproperly, a breathing creatureH5315 →
- offtsâmathto extirpateH6789 →
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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 am just ready to faint;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 7-12