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Psalms 142:3 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Psalms 142:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 142 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.”
Psalms 142:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 142:3
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. This verse moves from vocal prayer to specific description of David's circumstances—overwhelming distress internally and hidden dangers externally. Yet even in this desperate situation, David affirms God's intimate knowledge of his situation."When my spirit was overwhelmed within me" (בְּהִתְעַטֵּף עָלַי רוּחִי/behit'atef alay ruchi) describes internal state of extreme distress. Ataf means to cover, overwhelm, faint, grow feeble. The Hithpael form (reflexive) ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 142:3
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“they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.”
“from the traps of the workers of iniquity.”
“Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.”
“when you shall bring a troop suddenly on them; for they have dug a pit to take me”
“I will call to you”
“James”
“I am poured out like water”
“for you are my stronghold.”
“For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit”
“and withered”