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For the enemy pursues my soul. He has struck my life down to the ground. He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the enemy hath persecuted my soul — Has persecuted me; has sought my life.
He hath smitten my life down to the ground …
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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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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16th Century
Protestant
For the enemy hath persecuted my soul. Having acknowledged that he only suffered the just punishment of his sins, David now comes to speak…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the enemy has persecuted my soul Which is to be connected with (Psalms 143:1); and is a reason why h…
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…
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