Psalms 143:4
Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me.My heart within me is desolate.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
In Context
5I remember the days of old.I meditate on all your doings.I contemplate the work of your hands.
Cross References
Job 6:27Yes, you would even cast lots for the fatherless,and make merchandise of your friend.
Psalms 55:5Fearfulness and trembling have come on me.Horror has overwhelmed me.
Psalms 77:3I remember God, and I groan.I complain, and my spirit is overwhelmed.Selah.
Psalms 102:1A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before the Lord.Hear my prayer, Lord!Let my cry come to you.
Psalms 119:81My soul faints for your salvation.I hope in your word.
Psalms 142:3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me,you knew my path.In the way in which I walk,they have hidden a snare 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 →