Psalms 37:15
Their swords will pierce their own hearts, 1 and their bows will be broken. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
In Context
16Better is the little that the righteous has 1 than the abundance of many wicked people. 1
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:4The bow of the mighty men are broken, 1 but those who stumble put on strength like a belt. 1
2 Samuel 17:23When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and left. He went home to his own city, set his affairs in order, and hanged himself. In this way he died and was buried in the tomb of his father.
Esther 7:10So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king's rage died down.
Esther 9:22These were the days when the Jews got relief from their enemies, and the month when their sorrow turned to joy, and mourning into a day of celebration. They were to make them days of feasting and gladness, and of sending gifts of food to one another, and gifts to the poor.
Psalms 34:22Yahweh rescues the lives of his servants. 1 None of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
Psalms 46:9He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; 1 he breaks the bow and cuts the spear into pieces; 1 he burns up the shields. 1
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 →