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Psalm 57:4 "My soul is among lions..."

Day 182 – Psalm 57

“My soul is among lions…” Psalm 57:4

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What was the psalmist David’s “calamity”? The following text describes the danger that he found himself in.

“My soul is among lions;
I lie among the sons of men who are set on fire,
Whose teeth are spears and arrows,
And their tongue a sharp sword.”
Psalm 57:4

1. A plain statement

a) Personal feelings plainly expressed.
b) Personal fears are obvious, though not described.

2. The Calamity

a) First imagery: In the company of lions!
b) Second imagery:
i) Men who are set on fire (anger, animosity, fury).
ii) The “teeth” are described as “spears and arrows”.
iii) The “Tongue” is described as “a sharp sword”.

3. Weight of this statement

a) David’s life was in great danger, as if he had been hit by a great calamitous event.
b) By himself, David knew that his life was in danger of being snuffed out by the enemy.
c) The word “calamity” describes the grave possibility of a person in danger of losing his life.

4. Knowing God better

What better response could there be for the person who knows the Lord as “God Most High?” The deeper the knowledge of God, the greater the trust!