Psalms 143:1-4

[1] [[A Psalm of David.]] Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness. [2] And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. [3] For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead. [4] Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.

What is the context of Psalms 143:1-4?

Longing for God (Psalms 143:1-12 true)
An Earnest Appeal for Guidance and Deliverance (Psalms 143:1-12 true)
A Cry for Help (Psalms 143:1-12 true)
My Soul Thirsts for You (Psalms 143:1-12 true)
A Prayer for Rescue from Enemies (Psalms 143:1-12 true)
Prayer for Help and Guidance. (Psalms 143:1-12 true)
Prayer for Deliverance and Guidance. (Psalms 143:1-12 true)

What does Psalms 143:1-4 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

David appealed to God to answer his prayer because God is faithful and righteous. Evidently part of David"s suffering sprang from his own sin, since he asked that God not judge him. If He did, no one could stand because everyone is unrighteous. Another source of distress was an enemy who had ground David down so that he felt very depressed as well as afflicted.