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A Portrait of Determined Hostility
Commentators explain that the imagery of a "drawn sword" and "bent bow" signifies a fully prepared and determined effort to destroy the righteous. This verse realistically portrays the serious and aggressive opposition that people of faith may face from those who oppose God's ways.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 37:14
18th Century
Theologian
The wicked have drawn out the sword - That is, they have prepared themselves with a full purpose to destroy the righteous.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 37:14–16
19th Century
Preacher
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. …
John Calvin
On Psalms 37:14
16th Century
Theologian
The wicked draw their sword, and bend their bow. David now goes on to say that the ungodly, being armed with sword and bow, threaten the c…
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John Gill
On Psalms 37:14
17th Century
Pastor
The wicked have drawn out the sword
That is, out of the scabbard; they drew upon the righteous, in order to sheath i…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 37:7–20
17th Century
Minister
Let us be satisfied that God will make all things work for our good. Let us not disturb ourselves at what we see in this world. A fretful, disconte…