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That you have crushed us in the haunt of jackals, And covered us with the shadow of death.
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Imagery of Utter Ruin
Commentators explain that the phrases "place of jackals" (a more likely translation than "dragons") and "shadow of death" are powerful metaphors. They describe a state of utter desolation, ruin, and profound suffering. The psalmist feels abandoned in a wasteland fit only for wild beasts, enveloped in a darkness as deep as death itself, illustrating the extreme nature of the people's affliction.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Though you have sore broken us in the place of dragons—Or rather, “That you have crushed us in the place of dragons.” The …
19th Century
Anglican
In the place of dragons. —This expression evidently means a wild desert place, from comparison with Jeremiah 9:11,[Refere…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons Where men, comparable to dragons or their poison and cruelty…
In afflictions, we must not seek relief by any sinful compliance, but should continually meditate on the truth, purity, and knowledge of our heart-…
13th Century
Catholic
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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