Psalms 57:4 - Exposition

My soul is among lions (comp. Psalms 7:2 ; Psalms 10:9 ; Psalms 17:12 ; Psalms 22:21 , etc.). And I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men —literally, I lie on firebands, sons of men — whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. David occupies the cave (of Adullam?), while around him prowl lion-like men, whose fury is like that of firebrands, who threaten to devour him with their sharp teeth, and to pierce his soul with their cruel tongues.