🎵WEB · Psalms 143:3
What does Psalms 143:3 mean?
"For the enemy pursues my soul. He has struck my life down to the ground. He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead."
— Psalms 143:3 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
Hear my prayer, Yahweh. Listen to my petitions. In your faithfulness and righteousness, relieve me.
Don’t enter into judgment with your servant, for in your sight no man living is righteous.
For the enemy pursues my soul. He has struck my life down to the ground. He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead.
Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me. My heart within me is desolate.
I remember the days of old. I meditate on all your doings. I contemplate the work of your hands.
I spread out my hands to you. My soul thirsts for you, like a parched land. Selah.
A full explanation for this verse is coming soon. In the meantime, you can ask our AI about Psalms 143:3 directly — it will give you a detailed answer grounded in the actual text.
Compare translations
Go deeper with ScriptureCompanion AI
Ask questions about any verse, follow reading plans, write personal prayers, and track your daily habit — all grounded in verified scripture text.