🎵WEB · Psalms 37:14

What does Psalms 37:14 mean?

"The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, to kill those who are upright on the path."

— Psalms 37:14 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

11

But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

12

The wicked plots against the just, and gnashes at him with his teeth.

13

The Lord will laugh at him, for he sees that his day is coming.

14

The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, to kill those who are upright on the path.

15

Their sword shall enter into their own heart. Their bows shall be broken.

16

Better is a little that the righteous has, than the abundance of many wicked.

17

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh upholds the righteous.

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