Lam 4:9 | JFB | STEP | 9. The speedy death by the sword is better than the lingering death by famine. pine away —literally, "flow out"; referring to the flow of blood. This expression, and "stricken through," are drawn from death by "the sword." want of . . . fruits —The words in italics have to be supplied in the original ( ). Jod.

Lamentations 4:9

9. The speedy death by the sword is better than the lingering death by famine.

pine away—literally, "flow out"; referring to the flow of blood. This expression, and "stricken through," are drawn from death by "the sword."

want of . . . fruits—The words in italics have to be supplied in the original (Ge 18:28; Ps 109:24).

Jod.