KJV ORIGINAL
But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But God will shoot an arrow at them; they will be wounded suddenly.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is promising that He will strike down those who attack His people, and it will happen quickly and unexpectedly.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, likely written during a time when he faced enemies who were plotting against him with secret schemes and harsh words. The imagery of arrows was familiar to ancient audiences, as archery was a primary weapon of warfare and hunting in that era.
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