Psalms 37:15
Let their sword enter into their own hearts, and let their bow be broken.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
In Context
16Better is a little to the just, than the great riches of the wicked.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:4The bow of the mighty is overcome, and the weak are girt with strength.
2 Samuel 17:23But Achitophel seeing that his counsel was not followed, saddled his ass, and arose and went home to his house and to his city, and putting his house in order, hanged himself, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.
Esther 7:10So Aman was hanged on the gibbet, which he had prepared for Mardochai: and the king's wrath ceased.
Esther 9:22Because on those days the Jews revenged themselves of their enemies, and their mourning and sorrow were turned into mirth and joy, and that these should be days of feasting and gladness, in which they should send one to another portions of meats; and should give gifts to the poor.
Psalms 34:22The death of the wicked is very evil: and they that hate the just shall be guilty.
Psalms 46:9Come and behold ye the works of the Lord: what wonders he hath done upon earth,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 37:8-21
Exhortations and Promises. 7 Rest in the Lord , and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord , they shall inherit the earth. 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. 11 But the meek shall… Read the whole commentary →