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Psalms 7

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 7 of 150

1 A song of David, which he sang to Jehovah on the words of Cush the Benjamite. O Jehovah my God, I seek refuge in You; save me from all who pursue me, and deliver me,

2 lest he tear my soul like a lion, ripping, and there be no one to deliver.

3 O Jehovah, my God, if I have done this, if there is iniquity in my palms,

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Chapter Summary

David prays against the malice of his enemies. By faith he sees his defense, and the destruction of his enemies. A song of David, which he sang to Jehovah on the words of Cush the Benjamite.

Key Hebrew Words

צוֹרְרִ֣ shew hostility toward H6887 · TWOT 1974
חֲמָס֥ violence H2555 · TWOT 678a
עָ֥וֶל injustice H5766 · TWOT 1580b
בּ֣וֹר pit H953 · TWOT 194e
נַפְשִׁ֑ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a

People & Context

Song Concerning Cush

David sings to Jehovah concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite, seeking refuge from a pursuing lion.

Wicked Falls into Pit

The wicked man digs a pit and falls into his own trap, his mischief returning upon his own head.

Timeline

Song Concerning Cush

David sings to Jehovah concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite, seeking refuge from a pursuing lion.

Psalms 7:1-2
Wicked Falls into Pit

The wicked man digs a pit and falls into his own trap, his mischief returning upon his own head.

Psalms 7:15-16

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