Psalms 7:2

Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 7:2

BSB

or they will shred my soul like a lion and tear me to pieces with no one to rescue me.

AKJV

Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.

CPDV

lest at any time, like a lion, he might seize my soul, while there is no one to redeem me, nor any who can save.

ERV

Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.

NHEB

lest they tear apart my soul like a lion, ripping it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.

SMT

Lest he shall rend my soul as the lion, breaking in pieces and none delivering.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 7:2

LesthetearH2963VerbmysoulH5315Noun FemininelikealionH738Noun MasculinerendingitinpiecesH6561VerbwhilethereisnonetodeliverH5337Verb

Commentary for Psalms 7:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 7:2

Summary

David fears violent attack from an unrelenting foe

Event

David imagines violent attack

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC