They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly.
They are trapped by their own greed and selfishness: they speak with arrogant, boastful words.
The writer is describing how proud, selfish people become prisoners of their own greed and speak with arrogance.
📚 Historical Context
In Psalm 17, David is praying earnestly to God for deliverance and vindication from his enemies, who are depicted as proud and self-absorbed. The phrase "enclosed in their own fat" is a metaphorical expression in ancient Hebrew poetry, likely referring to people who are stubbornly complacent due to their wealth or status, making them resistant to correction. This psalm reflects David's experiences of persecution, possibly during his conflicts with King Saul, as a way to express trust in God's justice amid personal trials.
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