Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
The enemy
Smitten
Made me
Bible References
The enemy
Psalm 7:1
A musical composition by David, which he sang to the Lord concerning a Benjaminite named Cush. O Lord my God, in you I have taken shelter. Deliver me from all who chase me! Rescue me!
Psalm 17:9
Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.
Psalm 35:4
May those who seek my life be embarrassed and humiliated! May those who plan to harm me be turned back and ashamed!
Psalm 54:3
For foreigners attack me; ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life. (Selah)
Psalm 142:6
Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.
Smitten
Psalm 7:5
may an enemy relentlessly chase me and catch me; may he trample me to death and leave me lying dishonored in the dust. (Selah)
2 Samuel 2:22
So Abner spoke again to Asahel, "Turn aside from following me! I do not want to strike you to the ground. How then could I show my face in the presence of Joab your brother?"
2 Samuel 18:11
Joab replied to the man who was telling him this, "What! You saw this? Why didn't you strike him down right on the spot? I would have given you ten pieces of silver and a commemorative belt!"
Made me
Psalm 31:12
I am forgotten, like a dead man no one thinks about; I am regarded as worthless, like a broken jar.
Psalm 88:4
They treat me like those who descend into the grave. I am like a helpless man,
Ezekiel 37:11
Then he said to me, "Son of man, these bones are all the house of Israel. Look, they are saying, 'Our bones are dry, our hope has perished; we are cut off.'