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Psalms 143:9

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 143:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Deliver me, O Jehovah, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Deliver me, O Jehovah, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
Psalms 143:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 143

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6I spread forth my hands unto thee: My soul [thirsteth] after thee, as a weary land. Selah
7Make haste to answer me, O Jehovah; my spirit faileth: Hide not thy face from me, Lest I become like them that go down into the pit.
8Cause 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.
9Deliver me, O Jehovah, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
10Teach me to do thy will; For thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; Lead me in the land of uprightness.
11Quicken me, O Jehovah, for thy name`s sake: In thy righteousness bring my soul out of trouble.
12And in thy lovingkindness cut off mine enemies, And destroy all them that afflict my soul; For I am thy servant. Psalm 144 [A Psalm] of David.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies - See the notes at Psalms 69:14. I flee unto thee to hide me - Margin, “Hide me with thee.” The Hebrew is, I hide myself with thee; that is, I take refuge with thee; I put myself under thy protection; I make myself thus secure, as thou art secure. See the notes at Psalms 17:8. Compare Psalms 27:5; Psalms 31:20. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“flee unto thee: Heb. hide me with thee, Psa 34:2-4, Psa 56:9, Psa 61:3, Psa 61:4, Psa 142:5; Pro 18:10; Heb 6:18 Psalms 143:10”
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