My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
My soul is among lions; and I lie even among them that are set on fire. The point in common between the two images - "lions," and "them that are set on fire," firebrands-is the dreadful fury of both. Instead of "I lie," translate, with the Chaldaic, 'I will lie' х 'eshkªbaah (H7901); the Hebrew letter he (h) expresses striving, or direction of the desire]. David would not probably pass from confidence (Psalms 57:3-4) to complaint here. What he means is, Though my soul is among lions (Psalms 17:12) I willingly, as it is thy will, will lie down among these firebrand-enemies.
Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows - (Proverbs 30:14.)
And their tongue a sharp sword - (cf. Psalms 57:3; Psalms 55:21; Psalms 59:7; Psalms 64:3.)