Psalms 143:4 · KJV
“Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.”
— Psalms 143:4
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.
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
Psalms 143 — Context
And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
3For 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.
4Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
6I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul {thirsteth} after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
Cross References
Psalms 77:3
I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
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.
Luke 22:44
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.
Psalms 102:3-4
For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. {like...: or, (as some read) into smoke}
Psalms 55:5
Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. {overwhelmed: Heb. covered}
Psalms 61:2
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock {that} is higher than I.
Psalms 119:81-83
CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: {but} I hope in thy word.
Psalms 25:16
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I {am} desolate and afflicted.