Psalms 143:3

Lord, what is man, that thou art made known to him? or the son of man, that thou takest account of him?

Brenton Septuagint

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 helper, and my deliverer; my protector, in whom I have trusted; who subdues my people under me.

4Man is like to vanity: his days pass as a shadow.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 2:22And Abenner said yet again to Asael, Stand aloof from me, lest I smite thee to the ground? and how should I lift up my face to Joab?

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

Psalms 7:6Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; and let him trample my life on the ground, and lay my glory in the dust. Pause.

Psalms 54:3Attend to me, and hearken to me: I was grieved in my meditation, and troubled;

Psalms 142:6I spread forth my hands to thee; my soul thirsts for thee, as a dry land. Pause.

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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