Psalm 143:3

For the enemy has persecuted me,
He has crushed my life down to the ground;
He has made me dwell in dark places, like those who have been long dead.

Psalm 88:4-6

I am counted among those who go down to the pit (grave);
I am like a man who has no strength [a mere shadow],

2 Samuel 2:22

Abner repeated again, “Turn away from following me. Why should I have to strike you to the ground? How would I be able to face Joab your brother [and look him in the eye]?”

2 Samuel 18:11

Joab said to the man who informed him, “You saw him! Why then did you not strike him there to the ground? I would have given you ten pieces of silver and a belt.”

Psalm 7:1-2

O Lord my God, in You I take refuge;
Save me and rescue me from all those who pursue me,

Psalm 7:5

Let the enemy pursue me and overtake me;
And let him trample my life to the ground
And lay my honor in the dust. Selah.

Psalm 17:9-13

From the wicked who despoil and deal violently with me,
My deadly enemies who surround me.

Psalm 31:12-13

I am forgotten like a dead man, out of mind;
I am like a broken vessel.

Psalm 35:4

Let those be ashamed and dishonored who seek my life;
Let those be turned back [in defeat] and humiliated who plot evil against me.

Psalm 54:3

For strangers have risen against me
And violent men have sought my life;
They have not set God before them. Selah.

Psalm 142:6

“Give attention to my cry,
For I am brought very low;
Rescue me from my persecutors,
For they are stronger than I.

Lamentations 3:6

He has made me live in dark places
Like those who have long been dead.

Ezekiel 37:11

Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Behold, they say, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope is lost. We are completely cut off.’

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