Ps.57.4

Psalm 57:4

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Chapter:

Context:

In You My Soul Takes Refuge

Sub Context:

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.

Cross References

Psalm 3:7

King James Version (KJV)

Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

Chapter:

Context:

Deliver Me, O LORD!

Sub Context:

A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.

Psalm 7:2

King James Version (KJV)

Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.

Chapter:

Context:

I Take Refuge in You

Sub Context:

A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite.

Psalm 35:17

King James Version (KJV)

Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.

Chapter:

Context:

Contend with My Opponents, O LORD

Sub Context:

Of David.

Psalm 52:2

King James Version (KJV)

Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.

Chapter:

Context:

Why Do You Boast of Evil?

Sub Context:

For the choirmaster. A Maskil of David. After Doeg the Edomite went to Saul and told him, “David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.”

Psalm 55:21

King James Version (KJV)

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

Chapter:

Context:

Cast Your Burden upon the LORD

Sub Context:

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David.

Psalm 58:6

King James Version (KJV)

Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the young lions, O Lord.

Chapter:

Context:

God Judges the Earth

Sub Context:

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David.

Psalm 59:7

King James Version (KJV)

Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?

Chapter:

Context:

Deliver Me from My Enemies

Sub Context:

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him.

Psalm 64:3

King James Version (KJV)

Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:

Chapter:

Context:

The Hurtful Tongue

Sub Context:

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

Psalm 140:3

King James Version (KJV)

They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.

Chapter:

Context:

Rescue Me from Evil Men

Sub Context:

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

Proverbs 5:4

King James Version (KJV)

But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword.

Chapter:

Context:

Avoiding Immorality

Proverbs 12:18

King James Version (KJV)

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

Chapter:

Context:

Loving Discipline and Knowledge

Proverbs 25:18

King James Version (KJV)

A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

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More Proverbs of Solomon

Proverbs 30:14

King James Version (KJV)

There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

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Psalm 57:4

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.

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In You My Soul Takes Refuge

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave.

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Deliver Me, O LORD!

A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.

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I Take Refuge in You

A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjamite.

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Contend with My Opponents, O LORD

Of David.

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Why Do You Boast of Evil?

For the choirmaster. A Maskil of David. After Doeg the Edomite went to Saul and told him, “David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.”

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Cast Your Burden upon the LORD

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David.

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God Judges the Earth

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David.

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Deliver Me from My Enemies

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him.

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The Hurtful Tongue

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

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Rescue Me from Evil Men

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

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Avoiding Immorality

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Loving Discipline and Knowledge

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More Proverbs of Solomon

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