Psalm 143:3 Cross References: For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground: he hath made me to dwell in dark places, as those that have been long dead.

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

Cross References

Psalm 44:25
For our soul has sunk to the dust; our bodies cling to the earth.

Psalm 55:3
at the voice of the enemy, at the pressure of the wicked. For they release disaster upon me and revile me in their anger.

Psalm 74:20
Consider Your covenant, for haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land.

Psalm 88:6
You have laid me in the lowest pit, in the darkest of the depths.

Psalm 107:10
Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in misery and chains,

Lamentations 3:6
He has made me dwell in darkness like those dead for ages.

Chapter Outline

1. David prays for favor in judgment
3. He complains of his grief
5. He strengthens his faith by meditation and prayer
7. He prays for grace
9. For deliverance
10. For sanctification
12. For destruction of his enemies

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

the enemy

Psalm 7:1, 2
O LORD my God, I take refuge in You; save me and deliver me from all my pursuers, . . .

Psalm 17:9-13
from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. . . .

Psalm 35:4
May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded.

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

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

smitten

Psalm 7:5
then may my enemy pursue and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah

2 Samuel 2:22
Once 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?"

2 Samuel 18:11
"You just saw him!" Joab exclaimed. "Why did you not strike him to the ground right there? I would have given you ten shekels of silver and a warrior's belt!"

made me

Psalm 31:12, 13
I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind. I am like a broken vessel. . . .

Psalm 88:4-6
I am counted among those descending to the pit. I am like a man without strength. . . .

Ezekiel 37:11
Then He said to me, "Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Look, they are saying, 'Our bones are dried up, and our hope has perished; we are cut off.'

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