Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.

General references

Bible References

I sink

Psalm 40:2
He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the mud and clay. He set my feet upon a rock and made me stand erect.
Jeremiah 38:6
So they took me and let me down by ropes into Prince Malchiah's well, which was in the palace courtyard. There was no water in the well, only mud, and I sank down in it.

Deep waters

Psalm 88:6
You have put me in the bottom of the pit, in deep dark places.
Ezekiel 27:26
Your rowers have brought you into great waters. The east wind has broken you in the heart of the seas.

General references

Jonah 2:5
The waters encompassed me and threatened my life. The deep sea surrounded me. The sea weeds were wrapped about my head.