Psalm 118:12
“They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 118Meaning
Rapid natural images intensify the sense of danger while also portraying its brief duration.
Read carefully
The metaphors describe pressure; they do not dehumanize people into targets.
Reflection
Do not assume today's intensity will last forever.