Psalm 11:2

Translations

Modern

For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

Traditional

For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

Literal

For, behold, the wicked tread the bow; they make ready their arrow upon the string, to shoot in the darkness at those upright in heart.

Latin

Quoniam ecce peccatores intenderunt arcum; paraverunt sagittas suas in pharetra, ut sagittent in obscuro rectos corde:

Original

Hebrew

English

For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.

Notes

Psalms 11:2

The wicked live in the shadows and create gloom for the godly (Psalms 82:5; 139:11; 143:3; Proverbs 4:19).

Psalms 11:2–3

In the ongoing struggle between those who do evil and those who follow God, the wicked often harm the righteous. This can leave the godly confused and full of questions.

Psalms 11:1–7

The psalmist affirms his faith in the righteous God. Even though the world appears hopelessly chaotic, both the godly and the wicked can depend on God’s justice. The godly can depend on him as a refuge and shelter.

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