Psalms 11:2

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.

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Other Translations for Psalms 11:2

BSB

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

AKJV

For, see, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow on the string, that they may privately shoot at the upright in heart.

CPDV

For behold, the sinners have bent their bow. They have prepared their arrows in the quiver, so as to shoot arrows in the dark at the upright of heart.

ERV

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

NHEB

For, look, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

SMT

For behold, the unjust will bend the bow, they prepared their arrow upon the cord, they will shoot in darkness the upright of heart.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 11:2

ForlothewickedH7563Adjective bendH1869VerbtheirbowH7198Noun FemininetheymakereadyH3559VerbtheirarrowH2671Noun MasculineuponthestringH3499Noun MasculinethattheymayprivilyH652Noun Masculine shootH3384VerbattheuprightH3477AdjectiveinheartH3820Noun Masculine

Commentary for Psalms 11:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 11:2

Summary

Enemies secretly prepare weapons against innocents

Event

Wicked ones nock arrows covertly

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC