KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You will make them turn and run away when you aim your arrows at them with your bow drawn.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God will cause his enemies to flee in defeat when he acts against them.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 21 is a psalm attributed to King David, celebrating God's favor and victory granted to the king over his enemies. In the ancient Near Eastern context, this verse uses warfare imagery like arrows to depict God's active role in protecting and defeating foes, reflecting the cultural reality of battles fought with bows and arrows. This psalm fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's covenant faithfulness to Israel and its leaders.
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