Psalms 11:2
“See! The wicked are bending the bow, their arrow is set on the string, to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.
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In Context
1In the Lord I take refuge. How can you tell me to flee like a bird to the mountains?
3In this tearing down of foundations what good can a good person do?”
Cross References
Psalms 7:10God is my shield: he saves the upright in heart.
Psalms 10:2The wicked, in their pride, are pursuing the helpless: let them be caught in the schemes they have plotted.
Psalms 21:12For you aim your bow at their faces, make them turn in flight.
Psalms 37:14The wicked have drawn the sword, and bent the bow, to fell the poor, to slay those who walk uprightly;
Psalms 64:4which from ambush they launch at the blameless, shooting swiftly and unafraid.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 11:2-4
Confidence in God. 1 In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? 2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. 3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? Here is, I. David's fixed resolution to make God his confidence: In the Lord put I my trust, v. 1 . Those that truly fear God and serve him are welcome to put their trust in him, and shall not be made ashamed of… Read the whole commentary →