among the heathen. Reference to Pentateuch (Deu_28:64, Deu_28:65).
heathen = nations.
persecutors = pursuers.
between the straits. Like a hunted animal driven where there is no escape. Same word as in Psa_116:3; Psa_118:5. Occurs only in these three places. Compare Lam_1:6.