Psalm 143:3

God's Word

The enemy has pursued me. He has ground my life into the dirt. He has made me live in dark places like those who have died long ago.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:11

“What! You saw that!” Joab said to the man who told him. “Why didn’t you strike him to the ground? Then I would have felt obligated to give you four ounces of silver and a belt.”

2 Samuel 2:22

So Abner spoke again to Asahel. “Stop following me,” he said. “Why should I kill you? How could I look your brother Joab in the face again?”

Psalm 142:6

Pay attention to my cry for help because I am very weak. Rescue me from those who pursue me because they are too strong for me.

Psalm 35:4

Let those who seek my life be put to shame and disgraced. Let those who plan my downfall be turned back in confusion.

Psalm 54:3

Strangers have attacked me. Ruthless people seek my life. They do not think about God. Selah

Psalm 7:5

then let the enemy chase me and catch me. Let him trample my life into the ground. Let him lay my honor in the dust. Selah

Psalm 7:6

Arise in anger, O Lord. Stand up against the fury of my attackers. Wake up, my God. You have already pronounced judgment.

Lamentations 3:6

He has made me live in darkness, like those who died a long time ago.

Ezekiel 37:11

The Lord also said to me, “Son of man, all the people of Israel are like these bones. The people say, ‘Our bones are dry, and our hope has vanished. We are completely destroyed.’

Micah 7:8

Don’t laugh at me, my enemies. Although I’ve fallen, I will get up. Although I sit in the dark, the Lord is my light.