Psa 143:4-5 | NET2full | STEP | My strength leaves me; I am absolutely shocked .

‏ Psalms 143:4-5

4 My strength leaves me; ^{▼▼tn Heb “my spirit grows faint.”}
I am absolutely shocked. ^{▼▼tn Heb “in my midst my heart is shocked.” For a similar use of the Hitpolel of שָׁמֵם (shamem), see Isa 59:16; 63:5.}
5 I recall the old days. ^{▼▼tn Or “ancient times”; Heb “days from before.”}
I meditate on all you have done;
I reflect on your accomplishments. ^{▼▼tn Heb “the work of your hands.”}