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Psalms 143:3 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Psalms 143:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 143 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Psalms 143:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 143:3
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. David describes his affliction with three escalating images: persecution, being struck down, and dwelling in death-like darkness. "The enemy" (oyev, אוֹיֵב) is singular, perhaps referring to a primary adversary (like Saul or Absalom) or personifying all opposition. The verb radaph (רָדַף), "persecuted," means to pursue, chase, or hunt—David feels like hunted prey."Smitten my life down to the ground" (dikka la'arets chayati, דִּכָּא לָאָרֶץ ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 143:3
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“as those that have been long dead.”
“and overtake it; yes”
“which he sang to Yahweh”
“for I am in desperate need. deliver me from my persecutors”
“Turn you aside from following me: why should I strike you to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab your brother?”
“my deadly enemies”
“Behold”
“For strangers are risen up against me”
“Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.”