Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 143:1

Three threes.

1. As to his devotions, —prayers, supplications, requests.

2. As to his success, —hear, give ear, answer me.

3. As to his argument, —because thou art Jehovah, faithful, righteous.

Verses 1-2. A suitable prayer for a believer who has reason to suppose that he is suffering chastening for sin.

1. Here is earnest importunity, as of one depending entirely upon divine favour for a hearing.

2. Here is believing fervency laying hold of divine faithfulness and justice; see 1Jo 1:9.

3. Here is a deep consciousness of the vanity of self justification pleading for pure mercy, Ps 143:2. —J. F.