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For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, But Yahweh upholds the righteous.
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Broken Power vs. Divine Support
Commentators explain that the "arms of the wicked" symbolize their power, plans, and resources. The verse promises that this self-reliant strength will ultimately fail and be "broken." In stark contrast, the righteous are "upheld" by the Lord. Their security and success come not from their own abilities but from God's sustaining power.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken—See the notes at Psalms 10:15. The “arm” is the instrument by which we…
19th Century
Anglican
The arms — that is, of the body, not the sword and bow mentioned above. In contrast, the arms of Jehovah are under the ri…
Baptist
The Lord shall laugh at him, for he sees that his day is coming. The wicked have drawn out the sword and have bent their bow, to cast down the …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken That is, their sword arm, with which they have drawn it; and so shall not…
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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