Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth.
General references
Bible References
General references
Psalm 66:11
You have trapped us in a net. You have laid burdens on our backs.
Psalm 119:25
I cleave to the dust. Revive me according to your word (as you promised).
Isaiah 51:23
I will put it into the hands of your tormentors, who said to you: 'Lie down that we may walk all over you. You made your back like the ground like a street to be walked over.'
Lamentations 4:5
Those used to feasting on delicate food are wasted in the streets. Those who as children were dressed in purple are stretched out on the dust.