Psalm 143:3

New International Version

The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in the darkness like those long dead.

Cross References

2 Samuel 18:11

Joab said to the man who had told him this, “What! You saw him? Why didn’t you strike him to the ground right there? Then I would have had to give you ten shekels of silver and a warrior’s belt.”

2 Samuel 2:22

Again Abner warned Asahel, “Stop chasing me! Why should I strike you down? How could I look your brother Joab in the face?”

Psalm 142:6

Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me.

Psalm 35:4

May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay.

Psalm 54:3

Arrogant foes are attacking me; ruthless people are trying to kill me— people without regard for God.

Psalm 7:5

then let my enemy pursue and overtake me; let him trample my life to the ground and make me sleep in the dust.

Psalm 7:6

Arise, Lord, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice.

Lamentations 3:6

He has made me dwell in darkness like those long dead.

Ezekiel 37:11

Then he said to me: “Son of man, these bones are the people of Israel. They say, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut off.’

Micah 7:8

Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.