Psalms 17:8

Psalms 17:8. Hide me under the shadow of thy wings— This is a figurative expression, say some, taken from hens, who with great carefulness hide their chickens under their wings to protect them from birds of prey: see Matthew 23:37. But it appears to me much more probable, that the idea is taken from the wings of the cherubim which overshadowed the mercy-seat. See Psalms 57:0; Psalms 1:0.