Psalms 57:4

Their venom is like that of a serpent; as that of a deaf asp, and that stops her ears; 1

LXX2012 (US English)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

3Sinners have gone astray from the womb: they go astray from the belly: they speak lies. 1

5which will not hear the voice of charmers, nor heed the + 57:5 Gr. poison. charm prepared skillfully by the wise. 1

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Cross References

Job 41:14The flesh also of his body is joined together: if one pours violence upon him, he shall not be moved.

Psalms 17:12At the brightness before him the clouds passed, hail and coals of fire. 1

Psalms 52:2God looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there were any that understood, or sought after God. 1

Psalms 58:6They shall return at evening, and hunger like a dog, and go round about the city. 1

Psalms 64:3The words of transgressors have overpowered us; but do you pardon our sins. 1

Matthew Henry on Psalms 57:2-7

Prayer in Affliction. 1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. 2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. 3 He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. 4 My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose… Read the whole commentary →

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