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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

חָסָה seek refuge H2620 · TWOT 700
יָשַׁע save, deliver H3467 · TWOT 929
צֶ֫דֶק righteousness H6664 · TWOT 1879a
שָׁפַט judge H8199 · TWOT 2443
רָשָׁע wicked one H7563 · TWOT 2222b
מָגֵן shield, defense H4043 · TWOT 367c

People & Context

David

The psalmist; sings this plea to Jehovah for refuge and vindication against his pursuers.

Cush the Benjamite

Named in the heading; his hostile words occasioned David's song of appeal to Jehovah.

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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