OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 143:3

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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.

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Verse 3. To him. Hebrew “thou dost acknowledge him.” Saint Jerome Bible.—In the transport of gratitude, he reflects on his own weakness. Job 7:17. Romans 8:31. Calmet.—Before Christ, all mankind were undeserving of revelation. Worthington.

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