Psalms 74:5
They appear like those who raise the axe against a thicket;
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.
In Context
4Thine enemies roar in the place of thine assemblies; Their own symbols have they set up for signs.
6They have broken down the carved work of thy temple with axes and hammers;
Cross References
Jeremiah 46:22Her voice shall be heard like that of a serpent, When they shall march against her with their forces, And come against her with axes like fellers of trees.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 74:2-12
Mournful Complaints. 1 O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture? 2 Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. 3 Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath done wickedly in the sanctuary. 4 Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs. 5 A man was famous… Read the whole commentary →