Thine arrows sharply pierce the heart of th' en'mies of the King; And under thy subjection the people down do bring.
Psalm 120:4 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) Ev'n burning coals of juniper, sharp arrows of the strong. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Sharp arrows of a [mighty] warrior, with [glowing] coals of the broom tree! American Standard Version (1901) Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of juniper. Common English Bible Just this: a warrior’s sharpened arrows, coupled with burning coals from a wood fire! Catholic Public Domain Version Behold, he who guards Israel will neither sleep, nor slumber. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Behold he shall neither slumber nor sleep, that keepeth Israel. |
Thine arrows sharply pierce the heart of th' en'mies of the King; And under thy subjection the people down do bring.
So God shall thee destroy for aye, remove thee, pluck thee out Quite from thy house, out of the land of life he shall thee root.
My soul among fierce lions is, I firebrands live among, Men's sons, whose teeth are spears and darts, a sharp sword is their tongue.
Behold, they belch out with their mouth, and in their lips are swords: For they do say thus, Who is he that now doth hear our words?
He also hath for him prepar'd the instruments of death; Against the persecutors he his shafts ordained hath.