Psalms 74:5
He that lifted the axes vpon the thicke trees, was renowmed, as one, that brought a thing to perfection:
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.
In Context
4Thine aduersaries roare in the middes of thy Congregation, and set vp their banners for signes.
6But nowe they breake downe the carued worke thereof with axes and hammers.
Cross References
1 Kings 5:6Now therefore commaund, that they hewe me cedar trees out of Lebanon, and my seruants shall be with thy seruants, and vnto thee will I giue the hire for thy seruants, according to all that thou shalt appoynt: for thou knowest that there are none among vs, that can hewe timber like vnto the Sidonians.
Jeremiah 46:22The voyce thereof shall goe foorth like a serpent: for they shall march with an armie, and come against her with axes, as hewers of wood.
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 →