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; Psa 109:24).

Jod.