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The Language of Deep Distress
Commentators explain that the psalmist uses extreme imagery—being crushed, living in total darkness, and feeling as forgotten as the long dead—to describe his suffering. This language validates the experience of profound spiritual and emotional anguish, showing that Scripture gives voice to even the most hopeless-seeming states.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 143:3
18th Century
Theologian
For the enemy hath persecuted my soul — Has persecuted me; has sought my life.
He hath smitten my life down to the ground …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 143:3
19th Century
Bishop
This verse explains the previous verse. The affliction under which the psalmist suffers is evidence that God is bringing judgment for sin.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 143:3
19th Century
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For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me dwell in darkness, as those …
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John Calvin
On Psalms 143:3
16th Century
Theologian
For the enemy hath persecuted my soul. Having acknowledged that he only suffered the just punishment of his sins, David now comes to speak…
John Gill
On Psalms 143:3
17th Century
Pastor
For the enemy has persecuted my soul
Which is to be connected with (Psalms 143:1); and is a reason why h…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 143:1–6
17th Century
Minister
We have no righteousness of our own to plead; therefore, we must plead God's righteousness and the word of promise which He has freely given us and…