Psalms 7:2
lest they tear apart my soul like a lion, ripping it in pieces, while there is no one to deliver.
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.
In Context
1LORD, my God, I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,
3LORD, my God, if I have done this, if there is iniquity in my hands,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:20About Gad he said, “He who enlarges Gad is blessed. He dwells as a lioness, and tears the arm and the crown of the head.
2 Samuel 14:6Your servant had two sons; and they both fought together in the field, and there was no one to part them, but the one struck the other and killed him.
Psalms 10:9He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless when he draws him in his net.
Psalms 16:1Preserve me, God, for I take refuge in you.
Psalms 22:13They open their mouths wide against me, lions tearing prey and roaring.
Psalms 35:15But in my adversity, they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together. The attackers gathered themselves together against me, and I didn’t know it. They tore at me, and didn’t cease.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 7:2-10
David Prays Against His Enemies; Prayer for Sinners and Saints. 1 O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: 2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3 O Lord my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; 4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:) 5 Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread… Read the whole commentary →