Cross references
Psalm 143:3
For the enemy has pursued my soul,
crushing my life to the ground,
making me dwell in darkness
like those long since dead.
Psalm 143:3 has 12 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 12 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Lamentations 3:6 (9 votes) and Psalm 7:1–2 (7 votes). 15 other verses point back to it. It links with 4 other books, from 2 Samuel 2 to Luke 22.
Which verses does Psalm 143:3 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Lamentations 3:69 votes
He has made me dwell in darkness like those dead for ages.
- Psalm 7:1–27 votes
A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite. O LORD my God, I take refuge in You; save me and deliver me from all my pursuers, or they will shred my soul like a lion and tear me to pieces with no one to rescue me.
- Psalm 7:57 votes
then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah
- 2 Samuel 2:226 votes
Once again, Abner warned Asahel, “Stop chasing me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How could I show my face to your brother Joab?”
- Psalm 17:9–136 votes
from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. They have closed their callous hearts; their mouths speak with arrogance. …
- Psalm 88:4–66 votes
I am counted among those descending to the Pit. I am like a man without strength. I am forsaken among the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom You remember no more, who are cut off from Your care. …
- Psalm 142:66 votes
Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
- 2 Samuel 18:115 votes
“You just saw him!” Joab exclaimed. “Why did you not strike him to the ground right there? I would have given you ten shekels of silver and a warrior’s belt!”
- Psalm 35:45 votes
May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded.
- Psalm 54:35 votes
For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah
- Psalm 31:12–134 votes
- Ezekiel 37:114 votes
Which verses point to Psalm 143:3?
The 10 strongest of 15.