Psalms 143:3

For the enemy has persecuted my soul. He has smitten my life down to the ground. He has made me to dwell in dark places as those who have been long dead.

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In The King James Version

For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.

In Context

2And enter not into judgment with thy servant. For in thy sight no man living is righteous.

4Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me. My heart within me is desolate.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 2:22And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me. Why should I smite thee to the ground? How then would I hold up my face to Joab thy brother?

Psalms 7:1O LORD my God, in thee do I take refuge. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,

Psalms 7:6Arise, O LORD, in thine anger. Lift up thyself against the rage of my adversaries, and awake for me the justice thou have commanded.

Psalms 31:12I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind. I am like a broken vessel.

Psalms 54:3For strangers are risen up against me, and violent men have sought after my soul. They have not set God before them. Selah.

Psalms 142:6Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low. Deliver me from my persecutors, for they are stronger than I.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 143:2-7

Complaints and Petitions. 1 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; he hath smitten 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. 5 I remember the days of old; I meditate… Read the whole commentary →

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