Psalms 141:7
Our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol, as when one cutteth and cleaveth [wood] upon the earth.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Our bones are scattered at the grave’s mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth.
In Context
6When their judges are thrown down from the rocks, they shall hear my words, for they are sweet.
8For unto thee, Jehovah, Lord, are mine eyes; in thee do I trust: leave not my soul destitute.
Cross References
Psalms 44:22But for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are reckoned as sheep for slaughter.
Romans 8:36According as it is written, For thy sake we are put to death all the day long; we have been reckoned as sheep for slaughter.
Hebrews 11:37They were stoned, were sawn asunder, were tempted, died by the death of the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, destitute, afflicted, evil treated,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 141:6-10
Reproofs of the Righteous; Complaints and Petitions. 5 Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities. 6 When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet. 7 Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth. 8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave… Read the whole commentary →