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Sharp arrows of the mighty — This is an answer to the question in (Psalms 120:3). The consequence — the effect — of suc…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Sharp. More accurately, sharpened, whetted, as if for a purpose.
Juniper. Properly, broom.
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
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
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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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes