Psalms 57:4
My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 57 connects to 10 cross-references. A Miktam of David attributed to his flight from Saul in a cave, calling for divine mercy. David takes refuge in God's shadow while his soul is bowed down, surrounded by lions. A refrain of praise interrupts the lament: 'Be …
Other Translations
My soul is among lions; I lie among them that are set on fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
My soul <FI>is<Fi> in the midst of lions, I lie down <FI>among<Fi> flames--sons of men, Their teeth <FI>are<Fi> a spear and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.
My soul is among lions; I am stretched out among those who are on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and whose tongue is a sharp sword.
Cross References
But if not, let fire come out from Abimelech, and devour the men of Shechem, and the house of Millo; …
He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he …
Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret …
Arise, O Lord, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword:
They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.
Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than …
Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O Lord.