Psalms 143:6

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 143:6

BSB

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

AKJV

I stretch forth my hands to you: my soul thirsts after you, as a thirsty land. Selah.

CPDV

I have extended my hands to you. My soul is like a land without water before you.

ERV

I spread forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a weary land. Selah

NHEB

I spread forth my hands to you. My soul thirsts for you, like a parched land. Selah.

SMT

I spread out my hands to thee: my soul as a weary land for thee. Silence.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 143:6

IstretchforthH6566VerbmyhandsH3027Noun FeminineuntotheemysoulH5315Noun FemininethirstethaftertheeasathirstyH5889Adjective landH776Noun Feminine SelahH5542Verb

Commentary for Psalms 143:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 143:6

Summary

Yearning desperately for God's presence

Event

David reaches for God's presence

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC