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Psalms 143:4 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Psalms 143:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 143 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.”
Psalms 143:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 143:4
Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate. The conjunction "therefore" (va-titatef, וַתִּתְעַטֵּף) connects this verse to the previous description of persecution and darkness—David's internal state reflects his external circumstances. "My spirit" (ruchi, רוּחִי) is overwhelmed or faints within; the verb ataph (עָטַף) means to cover, wrap, or faint away. David's animating life-force is collapsing."My heart within me is desolate" uses shamem (שָׁמֵם), meaning to be appalled, devastated, or stupefied with horror. His lev (heart)—the center of thought, emotion, a...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 143:4
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“and I groan. I complain”
“you knew my path. In the way in which I walk”
“Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me”
“For my days are consumed like smoke”
“And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
“and have mercy on me”
“the stream would have gone over our soul;”
“I will call to you”
“My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.”
“when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before Yahweh.>> Hear my prayer”