Psalms 141:7
As when one cutteth in and splitteth open the earth: so are our bones scattered for the mouth of the grave.
Leeser Tanakh
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
8For unto thee, O Eternal Lord, are my eyes directed; in thee do I trust: pour not out my life.
Cross References
Psalms 44:22(44:23) But for thy sake are we slain all the day; we are counted as flocks [destined] for slaughter.
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 →