Psalms 120:4
“Sharpe arrowes of the mightie: with coales of iuniper.”
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Psalms 120:4 Context
2Deliuer my soule, O Lord, from lying lips: and from a deceitfull tongue. 3What shall be giuen vnto thee? or what shalbe done vnto thee, thou false tongue? 4Sharpe arrowes of the mightie: with coales of iuniper. 5Woe is me, that I soiourne in Mesech: that I dwell in the tents of Kedar. 6My soule hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
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Other Translations for Psalms 120:4
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
- King James Version
Sharp arrows of the warrior, With the {burning} coals of the broom tree.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of juniper.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Sharp arrows of the strong, and burning fire.
- Basic English Bible
Sharp arrows of a mighty one, with burning coals of broom-wood.
- Darby Bible
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
- Webster's Bible
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
- World English Bible
Sharp arrows of a mighty one, with broom-coals.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of broom.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Psalms 120:4
120:4 Arrows - The wrath and vengeance of the mighty God, which in scripture is often compared to arrows, and here to coals of juniper, which burn very fiercely and retain their heat for a long time.