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Mercy Over Merit
Commentators unanimously highlight that the psalmist, despite identifying as God's 'servant,' does not ask for a fair trial but pleads for mercy. He recognizes the universal truth that no person is righteous enough to withstand God's perfect judgment. This establishes that our relationship with God is fundamentally based on His grace, not our own merits.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 143:2
18th Century
Theologian
And enter not into judgment with thy servant - Do not deal with me on the ground of justice as toward you; do not mark my own offen…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 143:2
19th Century
Bishop
And enter not. — Divine justice has just been invoked, and now the one who appeals suddenly seems to protest against it. These ver…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 143:2
19th Century
Preacher
And enter not into judgment with your servant:
Your servant I am. I am not one of the ungodly, whom you will judge and cast away; bu…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 143:2
16th Century
Theologian
And enter not into judgment. I have hinted already why he proceeds to pray for pardon. When overtaken by adversity, we are always to concl…
John Gill
On Psalms 143:2
17th Century
Pastor
And enter not into judgment with your servant
The house of judgment, as the Targum, or court of judicature; God is a…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 143:1–6
17th Century
Minister
We have no righteousness of our own to plead; therefore, we must plead God's righteousness and the word of promise which He has freely given us and…