Psalms 143:4
Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 143 connects to 10 cross-references. The last of the seven penitential psalms attributed to David, appealing to God's faithfulness rather than righteousness since no living person is righteous before God. He describes his spirit failing and heart appalled, remembers former days, and prays for God's …
Other Translations
Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; My heart within me is desolate.
And my spirit in me is become feeble, Within me is my heart become desolate.
Because of this my spirit is overcome; and my heart is full of fear.
Cross References
Yea, ye overwhelm the fatherless, and ye dig a pit for your friend.
Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the …
I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee.
For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth.
My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread.
My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.