Psalms
“Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.”
Psalms 119:143
Psalms 119:143 (KJV) speaks to overwhelm, scripture, and stress — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”
Psalms 55:22“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
1 Peter 5:7“In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.”
Psalms 18:6“This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.”
Psalms 119:50“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”
Romans 15:4
Common questions
What does Psalms 119:143 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 119:143 reads: "Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights." The verse speaks to overwhelm, scripture, and stress. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 119 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 119:143 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights." is Psalms 119:143 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 119.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 119:143?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 119:143 include Psalms 55:22, Philippians 4:6, and 1 Peter 5:7. Reading them alongside Psalms 119:143 deepens the theme of overwhelm.
How can I pray with Psalms 119:143?
Read Psalms 119:143 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.