I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
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Interpretation
We have no righteousness of our own to plead, therefore must plead God's righteousness, and the word of promise which he has freely given us, and caused us to hope in. David, before he prays for the removal of his trouble, prays for the pardon of his sin, and depends upon mercy alone for it.