Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.

Bible References

General references

Psalm 66:11
You brought us into the net;
You laid an oppressive burden upon our loins.
Psalm 119:25
Daleth.
My soul cleaves to the dust;
Revive me according to Your word.
Isaiah 51:23
“I will put it into the hand of your tormentors,
Who have said to you, ‘Lie down that we may walk over you.’
You have even made your back like the ground
And like the street for those who walk over it.”
Lamentations 4:5
Those who ate delicacies
Are desolate in the streets;
Those reared in purple
Embrace ash pits.