Psalms 143:3

O Lord, what is man that you have become known to him? Or the son of man that you consider him?

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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

2My mercy and my refuge, my supporter and my deliverer, my protector and him in whom I have hoped: he subdues my people under me.

4Man has been made similar to vanity. His days pass by like a shadow.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 2:22And again, Abner said to Asahel: “Withdraw, and do not choose to follow me. Otherwise, I will be compelled to stab you to the ground, and I will not be able to lift up my face before your brother, Joab.”

Psalms 7:1A Psalm of David, which he sang to the Lord because of the words of Cush, the son of Jemini.

Psalms 7:6let the enemy pursue my soul, and take hold of it, and trample my life into the earth, and drag down my glory into the dust. Pause

Psalms 54:3Be attentive to me, and heed me. I have been grieved in my training, and I have been disturbed

Psalms 142:6I have extended my hands to you. My soul is like a land without water before you.

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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