Psa 57:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4 : David describes his enemies as dangerous and cruel. He says, My soul is among lions . Saul and his men are like wild animals, always ready to attack. Their words are like sharp swords and their actions like spears and arrows. Their anger and hatred are fiery, and they even encourage each other to harm David. Their tongues are especially dangerous, as they spread lies and insults (Psalm 42:10; James 3:6 ). David also mentions the traps his enemies set for him. They dig pits and set nets to catch him, hoping he will fall (Psalm 57:6 ). This makes David sad and discouraged, but in the end, the traps his enemies set for him become traps for themselves. When they tried to hurt David, they ended up in trouble themselves, just like what happened when Saul was chasing David, but was interrupted by the Philistines, or when Saul ended up in David’s power in the cave.

‏ Psalms 57:4

v. 4: David describes his enemies as dangerous and cruel. He says, My soul is among lions . Saul and his men are like wild animals, always ready to attack. Their words are like sharp swords and their actions like spears and arrows. Their anger and hatred are fiery, and they even encourage each other to harm David. Their tongues are especially dangerous, as they spread lies and insults (Psalm 42:10; James 3:6 ^a). David also mentions the traps his enemies set for him. They dig pits and set nets to catch him, hoping he will fall (Psalm 57:6 ^b). This makes David sad and discouraged, but in the end, the traps his enemies set for him become traps for themselves. When they tried to hurt David, they ended up in trouble themselves, just like what happened when Saul was chasing David, but was interrupted by the Philistines, or when Saul ended up in David’s power in the cave.