Psalms 143:3

For the enemy has pursued my soul, crushing my life to the ground, making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead.

Berean Standard Bible

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

2Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.

4My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 2:22Once again, Abner warned Asahel, “Stop chasing me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How could I show my face to your brother Joab?”

Psalms 7:1O LORD my God, I take refuge in You; save me and deliver me from all my pursuers,

Psalms 7:6Arise, O LORD, in Your anger; rise up against the fury of my enemies. Awake, my God, and ordain judgment.

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

Psalms 54:3For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life— men with no regard for God. Selah

Psalms 142:6Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.

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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