Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He will punish you with a warrior’s sharp arrows, with burning coals of the broom bush. New Living Translation You will be pierced with sharp arrows and burned with glowing coals. English Standard Version A warrior’s sharp arrows, with glowing coals of the broom tree! Berean Standard Bible Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree! King James Bible Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. New King James Version Sharp arrows of the warrior, With coals of the broom tree! New American Standard Bible Sharp arrows of the warrior, With the burning coals of the broom tree! NASB 1995 Sharp arrows of the warrior, With the burning coals of the broom tree. NASB 1977 Sharp arrows of the warrior, With the burning coals of the broom tree. Legacy Standard Bible Sharp arrows of the warrior, With the burning coals of the broom tree. Amplified Bible Sharp arrows of the warrior, With the burning coals of the broom tree. Christian Standard Bible A warrior’s sharp arrows with burning charcoal! Holman Christian Standard Bible A warrior’s sharp arrows with burning charcoal! American Standard Version Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of juniper. Contemporary English Version Your reward should be sharp and flaming arrows! English Revised Version Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will give you a warrior's sharpened arrows and red-hot coals. Good News Translation With a soldier's sharp arrows, with red-hot coals! International Standard Version Like a sharp arrow from a warrior, along with fiery coals from juniper trees! Majority Standard Bible Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree! NET Bible Here's how! With the sharp arrows of warriors, with arrowheads forged over the hot coals. New Heart English Bible Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. Webster's Bible Translation Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. World English Bible Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSharp arrows of a mighty one, with coals of broom trees. Young's Literal Translation Sharp arrows of a mighty one, with broom-coals. Smith's Literal Translation Arrows of the strong one sharpened with burning coals of broom. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals that lay waste. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible A warrior’s arrows sharpened with coals of brush wood! New Revised Standard Version A warrior’s sharp arrows, with glowing coals of the broom tree! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe arrows of the mighty are sharp; they are as hot coals of oak. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The arrows of a mighty man are sharp, like burning coals of oak. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of broom. Brenton Septuagint Translation Sharpened weapons of the mighty, with coals of the desert. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context In My Distress I Cried to the LORD…3What will He do to you, and what will be added to you, O deceitful tongue? 4Sharp arrows will come from the warrior, with burning coals of the broom tree! 5Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!… Cross References James 3:6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Proverbs 26:18-19 Like a madman shooting firebrands and deadly arrows, / so is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!” Jeremiah 9:8 Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him. Isaiah 5:24 Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. Proverbs 25:18 Like a club or sword or sharp arrow is a man who bears false witness against his neighbor. Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Psalm 57:4 My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. Psalm 64:3 who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Romans 3:13-14 “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” / “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” Proverbs 12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Psalm 140:3 They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah 1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Isaiah 30:27 Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire. Treasury of Scripture Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. sharp, etc. Psalm 57:4 My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword. Psalm 59:7 Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear? Proverbs 11:9,12,18 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered… arrows Psalm 7:13 He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors. Psalm 52:5 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. Psalm 140:9,11 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them… Jump to Previous Arrows Broom Burning Coals Fire Glowing Juniper Mighty Punish Sharp Strong Tree Warrior Warrior'sJump to Next Arrows Broom Burning Coals Fire Glowing Juniper Mighty Punish Sharp Strong Tree Warrior Warrior'sPsalm 120 1. David prays against Doeg3. Reproves his tongue 5. Complains of his necessary conversation with the wicked Sharp arrows will come from the warrior This phrase evokes imagery of warfare and judgment. In biblical times, arrows were a common weapon used by warriors, symbolizing precision and the ability to strike from a distance. The "warrior" here can be seen as a metaphor for divine judgment or retribution. In the context of Psalm 120, which is a song of ascents, the psalmist is expressing distress over deceitful tongues and lies. The sharp arrows represent the consequences or divine justice that will befall those who engage in falsehood. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages where God is depicted as a warrior (Exodus 15:3) and where His judgment is likened to arrows (Psalm 7:13). with burning coals of the broom tree! Persons / Places / Events 1. The WarriorRepresents those who wield words or actions as weapons, causing harm or conflict. 2. Broom Tree A desert shrub known for its intense heat when burned, symbolizing the destructive power of malicious words or actions. 3. Psalmist The author of the psalm, traditionally believed to be David, expressing distress over deceit and hostility. Teaching Points The Power of WordsWords can be as destructive as weapons. We must be mindful of how we speak to and about others. The Consequences of Deceit Deceitful actions and words can lead to severe consequences, akin to the burning coals of the broom tree. We should strive for honesty and integrity. Seeking God's Protection In times of distress caused by others' harmful words or actions, we should seek refuge in God, who can protect us from such "arrows." The Importance of Discernment We must discern the intentions behind words and actions, recognizing when they are meant to harm, and respond with wisdom and grace. The Role of Faith in Overcoming Harm Faith acts as a shield against the destructive forces of deceit and malice, enabling us to stand firm in truth and righteousness.(4) Sharp.--Better, sharpened, whetted, as if for a purpose. Juniper.--Properly, broom. Hebrew, rothem, a plant identical with the Arabian retem and Algerian retama. (See 1Kings 19:4-5.) Doctor Tristram mentions the employment of this bush for fuel. "It is ruthlessly uprooted by the Arabs, wherever it is tolerably abundant, for the manufacture of charcoal, which is considered of the finest quality, and fetches a higher price at Cairo than any other kind. Several travellers have mentioned their meeting with Bedouins employed in conveying retem charcoal to the Egyptian markets" (Nat. Hist. of the Bible, p. 360; see also Bible Educator, iv. 194). Burckhardt and Robinson also both noticed this trade. Wonderful stories are told both by Jerome and the rabbis, how travellers, having cooked their food by fires made of the juniper wood, which they suppose to be the wood here meant, and returning a year after to the same spot, still found the embers alive. Verse 4. - Sharp arrows of the mighty. The psalmist answers his own questions. Sharp-pointed arrows of a Mighty One shall be given thee, and added to them shall be coals of juniper. God, i.e., shall punish thee with extreme severity.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Sharpשְׁנוּנִ֑ים (šə·nū·nîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 8150: To point, to pierce, to inculcate arrows חִצֵּ֣י (ḥiṣ·ṣê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2671: A piercer, an arrow, a wound, thunderbolt, the shaft of a, spear from the warrior, גִבּ֣וֹר (ḡib·bō·wr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant with עִ֝֗ם (‘im) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with burning coals גַּחֲלֵ֥י (ga·ḥă·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1513: An ember of juniper! רְתָמִֽים׃ (rə·ṯā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7574: Broom plant, retem Links Psalm 120:4 NIVPsalm 120:4 NLT Psalm 120:4 ESV Psalm 120:4 NASB Psalm 120:4 KJV Psalm 120:4 BibleApps.com Psalm 120:4 Biblia Paralela Psalm 120:4 Chinese Bible Psalm 120:4 French Bible Psalm 120:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 120:4 Sharp arrows of the mighty with coals (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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