I am gone like the shadow when it declineth: I am tossed up and down as the locust.
Me desvanezco como una sombra cuando se alarga; soy sacudido como una langosta.
El salmista se siente frágil y efímero, como una sombra que desaparece o un insecto indefenso.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the context of Psalm 109, which is attributed to David, the psalmist is expressing deep anguish and pleading for God's justice against false accusers and enemies who have betrayed him. This verse uses vivid imagery of a declining shadow and a tossed locust to convey the speaker's sense of frailty and instability, reflecting the common experiences of persecution in ancient Israel. Such poetic language was typical in the Psalms, which served as prayers and songs during times of personal and national distress in the Israelite monarchy.
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