Psalms 143:3
For the enemy persecuteth my soul: he hath crushed my life down to the earth; he hath made me to dwell in dark places, as those that have been long dead.
Darby Translation
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In Context
2And enter not into judgment with thy servant; for in thy sight no man living shall be justified.
4And my spirit is overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
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 should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother?
Psalms 7:1{Shiggaion of David, which he sang to Jehovah, concerning the words of Cush the Benjaminite.} Jehovah my God, in thee have I trusted: save me from all my pursuers, and deliver me;
Psalms 7:6Arise, Jehovah, in thine anger; lift thyself up against the raging of mine oppressors, and awake for me: thou hast commanded judgment.
Psalms 31:12I am forgotten in [their] heart as a dead man; I am become like a broken vessel.
Psalms 54:3For strangers are risen up against me, and the violent seek after my life: they have not set God before them. Selah.
Psalms 142:6Attend unto 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 →