Lam 4:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : Those who died by the sword were better off than those who died by hunger. They that be slain with the sword are better than they that be slain with hunger . Starvation is a slow and painful death, while the sword brings a quick end (Job 21:13; Psalm 73:4 ).

‏ Lamentations 4:9

v. 9: Those who died by the sword were better off than those who died by hunger. They that be slain with the sword are better than they that be slain with hunger . Starvation is a slow and painful death, while the sword brings a quick end (Job 21:13; Psalm 73:4 ^a).