Psalms 143:4

Because of this my spirit is overcome; and my heart is full of fear.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.

In Context

3The evil man has gone after my soul; my life is crushed down to the earth: he has put me in the dark, like those who have long been dead.

5I keep in mind the early days of the past, giving thought to all your acts, even to the work of your hands.

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Cross References

Job 6:27Truly, you are such as would give up the child of a dead man to his creditors, and would make a profit out of your friend.

Psalms 55:5\55:4\My heart is deeply wounded, and the fear of death has come on me.

Psalms 77:3\77:2\In the day of my trouble, my heart was turned to the Lord: my hand was stretched out in the night without resting; my soul would not be comforted.

Psalms 102:1A Prayer of the man who is in trouble, when he is overcome, and puts his grief before the Lord.

Psalms 119:81CAPH My soul is wasted with desire for your salvation: but I have hope in your word.

Psalms 142:3\142:2\I put all my sorrows before him; and made clear to him all my trouble.

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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