He reproaches the one who1 would swallow me up. Selah
God bshall send forth His mercy and His truth.
I lie among the sons of men
Who are set on fire,
aWhose teeth are spears and arrows,
And their tongue a sharp sword.
My soul is bowed down;
They have dug a pit before me;
Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah
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Psalms 57:4
My soul is among lions - bethoch lebaim . I agree with Dr. Kennicott that this should be translated, "My soul dwells in parched places," from laab , he thirsted. And thus the Chaldee seems to have understood the place, though it be not explicit.
I lie even among them that are set on fire - I seem to be among coals. It is no ordinary rage and malice by which I am pursued: each of my enemies seems determined to have my life.
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