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Psalms 143:2

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.

Psalms 143:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 143:2

Theological / Devotional

In thy sight. Although the Scriptures frequently call men “righteous” (see Gen. 18:23, 24; etc.), the psalmist recognizes that in the absolute sense, when compared with God, no man is righteous (see Job 9:2). Man can obtain the righteousness of Christ only through faith. Human effort can never make a man righteous (Eph. 2:8, 9). Works are the fruit of faith; they are not the root of faith. Faith comes first, and where there is true faith works are sure to follow.

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