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The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, To cast down the poor and needy, To kill those who are upright in the way.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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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19th Century
Baptist
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. …
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The wicked have drawn out the sword That is, out of the scabbard; they drew upon the righteous, in order to sheath i…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Afterwards, when he says, cease from anger, and leave rage, he gives a twofold reason for the warning.
The first r…
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