Psalm 143:8
New International Version
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.

New Living Translation
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I give myself to you.

English Standard Version
Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.

Berean Standard Bible
Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.

New American Standard Bible
Let me hear Your faithfulness in the morning, For I trust in You; Teach me the way in which I should walk; For to You I lift up my soul.

NASB 1995
Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; For I trust in You; Teach me the way in which I should walk; For to You I lift up my soul.

NASB 1977
Let me hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning; For I trust in Thee; Teach me the way in which I should walk; For to Thee I lift up my soul.

Legacy Standard Bible
Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning; For I trust in You; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk; For to You I lift up my soul.

Amplified Bible
Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For I trust in You. Teach me the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.

Christian Standard Bible
Let me experience your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in you. Reveal to me the way I should go because I appeal to you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let me experience Your faithful love in the morning, for I trust in You. Reveal to me the way I should go because I long for You.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Each morning let me learn more about your love because I trust you. I come to you in prayer, asking for your guidance.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let me hear about your mercy in the morning, because I trust you. Let me know the way that I should go, because I long for you.

Good News Translation
Remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go.

International Standard Version
In the morning let me hear of your gracious love, for in you I trust. Cause me to know the way I should take, because I have set my hope on you.

Majority Standard Bible
Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.

NET Bible
May I hear about your loyal love in the morning, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should go, because I long for you.

New Heart English Bible
Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way in which I should walk; for I lift up my soul to thee.

World English Bible
Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Cause me to hear Your kindness in the morning, "" For I have trusted in You, "" Cause me to know the way that I go, "" For I have lifted up my soul to You.

Young's Literal Translation
Cause me to hear in the morning Thy kindness, For in Thee I have trusted, Cause me to know the way that I go, For unto Thee I have lifted up my soul.

Smith's Literal Translation
Cause me to hear thy mercy in the morning; for in thee I trusted: cause me to know the way that I shall go; for to thee I lifted up my soul.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Cause me to hear thy mercy in the morning; for in thee have I hoped. Make the way known to me, wherein I should walk: for I have lifted up my soul to thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Make me hear your mercy in the morning. For I have hoped in you. Make known to me the way that I should walk. For I have lifted up my soul to you.

New American Bible
In the morning let me hear of your mercy, for in you I trust. Show me the path I should walk, for I entrust my life to you.

New Revised Standard Version
Let me hear of your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I put my trust. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Cause me to hear of 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 to thee.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Make me hear your kindness at dawn, because I trust upon you; show me your road that I may go in it, because to you, LORD JEHOVAH, I have lifted up my soul.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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 unto Thee have I lifted up my soul.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Cause me to hear thy mercy in the morning; for I have hoped in thee; make known to me, O Lord, the way wherein I should walk; for I have lifted up my soul to thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Stretch Out My Hands to You
7Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit. 8Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul. 9Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge.…

Cross References
Psalm 25:4-5
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.

Psalm 27:11
Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.

Psalm 5:8
Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.

Psalm 86:11
Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Psalm 31:3
For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.

Psalm 23:3
He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Psalm 40:8
I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”

Psalm 73:24
You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

Psalm 139:24
See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way everlasting.

Isaiah 42:16
I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them.

Jeremiah 10:23
I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.

John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.


Treasury of Scripture

Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning; for in you do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul to you.

to hear

Psalm 30:5
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Psalm 42:8
Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.

Psalm 46:5
God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.

cause me

Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

Psalm 5:8
Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

Psalm 25:4,5
Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths…

for I lift

Psalm 25:1
A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.

Psalm 86:4
Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

Lamentations 3:41
Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.

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Psalm 143
1. David prays for favor in judgment
3. He complains of his grief
5. He strengthens his faith by meditation and prayer
7. He prays for grace
9. For deliverance
10. For sanctification
12. For destruction of his enemies














Let me hear
This phrase expresses a deep yearning for divine communication and guidance. The Hebrew root for "hear" is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which implies not just the act of hearing but also understanding and obeying. In the context of ancient Israel, hearing God's voice was a sign of His favor and presence. The psalmist's plea reflects a desire for a personal and intimate relationship with God, where His voice is a source of comfort and direction.

Your loving devotion
The Hebrew word here is "חֶסֶד" (chesed), often translated as "lovingkindness" or "steadfast love." It denotes a covenantal love that is loyal and enduring. In the historical context of the Old Testament, God's chesed is a central theme, representing His unwavering commitment to His people. This phrase reassures believers of God's faithful love, which is not dependent on human actions but on His divine nature.

in the morning
The morning symbolizes new beginnings and hope. Biblically, it is often associated with God's mercies being renewed (Lamentations 3:22-23). The psalmist's request to hear God's loving devotion in the morning suggests a desire to start the day with divine assurance and guidance. Historically, morning prayers were a common practice in Jewish tradition, emphasizing the importance of seeking God at the start of each day.

for I have put my trust in You
Trust, from the Hebrew "בָּטַח" (batach), conveys a sense of security and confidence. The psalmist's declaration of trust in God is a profound statement of faith, acknowledging God's sovereignty and reliability. In the scriptural context, trust in God is a recurring theme, often contrasted with reliance on human strength or wisdom. This phrase encourages believers to place their confidence in God's character and promises.

Teach me the way I should walk
The request for teaching indicates a desire for divine wisdom and direction. The Hebrew word for "teach" is "לָמַד" (lamad), which involves learning through instruction and experience. "The way" refers to the path of life that aligns with God's will. In biblical times, walking in God's way was synonymous with living a righteous and obedient life. This phrase underscores the importance of seeking God's guidance in every aspect of life.

for to You I lift up my soul
Lifting up one's soul is an expression of surrender and devotion. The Hebrew word "נֶפֶשׁ" (nephesh) for "soul" encompasses the whole being—mind, will, and emotions. By lifting up his soul, the psalmist is offering his entire self to God, seeking His presence and intervention. This act of lifting up is a powerful image of worship and dependence, reminding believers of the need to continually turn to God in faith and humility.

(8) In the morning.--Comp. Psalm 90:14. The expression either means "early," or is figurative of the dawn of hope and salvation.

The way wherein I should walk--i.e., the way at once of duty and safety.

I lift up my soul.--Or, my desire.

Verse 8. - Cause me to hear thy loving-kindness in the morning; i.e. early, speedily (comp. Psalm 46:5; Psalm 90:14). For in thee do I trust. His utter trust in God gives him a claim to be beard and helped. Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; i.e. illumine me, so that I may perceive the course which I ought to follow (comp. Psalm 5:8, "Make thy way straight before my face"). For I lift up my soul unto thee. Again, a sort of claim seems to be urged, as in clause 2.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let me hear
הַשְׁמִ֘יעֵ֤נִי (haš·mî·‘ê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

Your loving devotion
חַסְדֶּךָ֮ (ḥas·de·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

in the morning,
בַבֹּ֨קֶר ׀ (ḇab·bō·qer)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning

for
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I have put my trust
בָ֫טָ֥חְתִּי (ḇā·ṭā·ḥə·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure

in You.
בְךָ֪ (ḇə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

Teach me
הוֹדִיעֵ֗נִי (hō·w·ḏî·‘ê·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 3045: To know

the way
דֶּֽרֶךְ־ (de·reḵ-)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

I should walk,
אֵלֵ֑ךְ (’ê·lêḵ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

for
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

to You
אֵ֝לֶיךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

I lift up
נָשָׂ֥אתִי (nā·śā·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

my soul.
נַפְשִֽׁי׃ (nap̄·šî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion


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