Psalms 143:2 net — Do not sit in judgment on your servant, for no one alive is innocent before you.

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"Do not sit in judgment on your servant, for no one alive is innocent before you."

— Psalms 143:2, NET Bible

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Psalms 143 — Context

1

A psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for help! Because of your faithfulness and justice, answer me!

2

Do not sit in judgment on your servant, for no one alive is innocent before you.

3

Certainly my enemies chase me. They smash me into the ground. They force me to live in dark regions, like those who have been dead for ages.

4

My strength leaves me; I am absolutely shocked.

5

I recall the old days; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on your accomplishments.

Psalms 143:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 143:2 say?
Psalms 143:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Do not sit in judgment on your servant, for no one alive is innocent before you.”
Where is Psalms 143:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 143:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 143, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 143:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 143:2 in?
Psalms 143:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 143:2?
Psalms 143:2 reads (NET): “Do not sit in judgment on your servant, for no one alive is innocent before you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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