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The Ferocious Lion
Commentators explain that David's comparison of his enemy to a lion is not just poetic; it vividly portrays the extreme danger he faced. The lion represents overwhelming power, vicious cruelty, and the threat of being torn apart completely. This imagery serves to emphasize the desperation of his plea to God for rescue from a fierce and seemingly unstoppable foe.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 7:2
18th Century
Theologian
Lest he—Lest “Cush” should do this. See the title and the introduction to the psalm, Section 2.
Tear my soul like a lion—T…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 7:2
19th Century
Bishop
Lest he tear. — The poet turns from the thought of his enemies generally to the one who has just made himself conspicuous…
John Calvin
On Psalms 7:1–2
16th Century
Theologian
At the beginning of the psalm, David speaks of having many enemies, and in the second verse he identifies a single individual. And certainly, since…
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John Gill
On Psalms 7:2
17th Century
Pastor
Lest he tear my soul like a lion
That is, one of his persecutors, the chief of them; it may be Saul, whom the psalmi…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 7:1–9
17th Century
Minister
David flees to God for aid.
But Christ alone could call on Heaven to attest His uprightness in all things. All His works were performed in r…