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Psalms 143:4
Psalms 143:4 is verse 4 of Psalms chapter 143, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me.
King James Version
Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
World English Bible
Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me. My heart within me is desolate.
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Psalms 143:2–6 · Berean Standard Bible
2 Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.
3 For the enemy has pursued my soul, crushing my life to the ground, making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead.
4 My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me.
5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.
6 I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Psalms 55:5Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me.
Psalms 61:2From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Psalms 77:3I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah
Psalms 102:1Hear my prayer, O LORD; let my cry for help come before You.
Psalms 124:4then the floods would have engulfed us, then the torrent would have overwhelmed us,
Psalms 142:3Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me.
Job 6:27You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.
Psalms 25:16Turn to me and be gracious, for I am lonely and afflicted.
Psalms 102:3For my days vanish like smoke, and my bones burn like glowing embers.
Psalms 102:4My heart is afflicted, and withered like grass; I even forget to eat my bread.
Psalms 119:81My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
Psalms 119:82My eyes fail, looking for Your promise; I ask, “When will You comfort me?”
Psalms 119:83Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.
Luke 22:44And in His anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.