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Psalms 143:8 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

Hope is the anchor that holds when feelings cannot.

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Read in chapter context · Psalms 143

Both translations, side by side

WEB · 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."

KJV · King James Version

"Cause me to hear8085 thy lovingkindness2617 in the morning1242; for in thee do I trust982: cause me to know3045 the way1870 wherein2098 I should walk3212; for I lift up5375 my soul5315 unto thee."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses thy, lovingkindness, thee, wherein, while the WEB renders these as your, loving, kindness, you. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Psalms 143:8 in Psalms 143

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 143:8 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 143. Read the full chapter →

v.6 I spread out my hands to you. My soul thirsts for you, like a parched land. Selah.
v.7 Hurry to answer me, Yahweh. My spirit fails. Don’t hide your face from me, so that I don’t become like those who go down into the pit.
v.8 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.
v.9 Deliver me, Yahweh, from my enemies. I flee to you to hide me.
v.10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

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About the Book of Psalms

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Hebrew poetry
Author: David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
Date written: c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
Audience: All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
Chapters: 150

The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.

Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.

Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Psalms 143:8

Psalms 143:8 contains 34 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning

CMTHYL
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for I trust in you

FITIY
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Cause me to know the way in which I should walk

CMTKTW
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for I lift up my soul to you.

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Frequently asked

FAQ about Psalms 143:8

What does Psalms 143:8 say?

Psalms 143:8 reads: "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." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Psalms 143:8 in?

Psalms 143:8 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.

What is Psalms 143:8 about?

Psalms 143:8 is primarily a Bible verse about Hope, with related themes including Prayer. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Psalms 143:8 in WEB and KJV?

Psalms 143:8 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "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.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Cause me to hear8085 thy lovingkindness2617 in the morning1242; for in thee do I trust982: cause me to know3045 the way1870 wherein2098 I should walk3212; for I lift up5375 my soul5315 unto thee.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Psalms 143:8?

Psalms 143:8 is 34 words in the WEB translation (152 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 10 seconds.

How can I memorise Psalms 143:8?

To memorise Psalms 143:8, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Psalms 143:8 matter in Psalms?

How can I apply Psalms 143:8 today?

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