perhaps they would have swallowed us alive. When their fury was enraged against us
Other versions
King James Version
Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.English Standard Version
Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us, for we have had more than enough of contempt.New International Version
Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us, for we have endured much contempt.