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The Enemy's Ferocity
Commentators explain that the lion imagery portrays David's enemies as powerful, cruel, and insatiably greedy for destruction. Like a lion, they are not only openly aggressive but also lurk secretly, waiting for the perfect moment to attack. Scholars note this imagery is also used in the Bible to describe wicked rulers and even the devil himself (1 Peter 5:8), highlighting the serious nature of spiritual opposition.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 17:12
18th Century
Theologian
Like as a lion - Margin: “The likeness of him” (that is, “of every one of them”) is “as a lion that desires to devour.” The meaning is plain…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 17:12
19th Century
Bishop
Young lion. —Heb., kephir. The Hebrew has seven different names for the lion. Milton’s description of Satan naturally rec…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 17:6–12
19th Century
Preacher
They are enclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly. They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowi…
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John Gill
On Psalms 17:12
17th Century
Pastor
Like as a lion [that] is greedy of his prey
Or "the likeness of him is as a lion" F9 ; meaning Saul, as K…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 17:8–15
17th Century
Minister
Being surrounded by enemies, David prays to God to keep him safe. This prayer is a prediction that Christ would be preserved through all the hardsh…