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That thou hast sore broken us in the place of jackals, And covered us with the shadow of death.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Though you have sore broken us in the place of dragons—Or rather, “That you have crushed us in the place of dragons.” The …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In the place of dragons. —This expression evidently means a wild desert place, from comparison with Jeremiah 9:11,[Refere…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Although thou hast broken us in the place of dragons. In the Hebrew it is, For thou hast broken us, etc.; but the causal particle…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons
Where men, comparable to dragons or their poison and cruelty…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In afflictions, we must not seek relief by any sinful compliance, but should continually meditate on the truth, purity, and knowledge of our heart-…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Previously, the psalmist demonstrated his desire for God; here he proceeds to pray against the affliction of the entire people.

The…

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