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Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of juniper.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Sharp arrows of the mighty — This is an answer to the question in (Psalms 120:3). The consequence — the effect — of suc…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Sharp. More accurately, sharpened, whetted, as if for a purpose.

Juniper. Properly, broom.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The arrows of a strong man sharpened, with coals of juniper. Here the Psalmist further illustrates the malice of those who distress the si…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

Some think these words describe lying lips and a false tongue, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The psalmist was brought into great distress by a deceitful tongue. May every good man be delivered from lying lips. They forged false charges agai…

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