Psalms 58:7

Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bendeth his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces.

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Other Translations for Psalms 58:7

BSB

May they vanish like water that runs off; when they draw the bow, may their arrows be blunted.

AKJV

Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bends his bow to shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces.

CPDV

They will come to nothing, like water flowing away. He has aimed his bow, while they are being weakened.

ERV

Let them melt away as water that runneth apace: when he aimeth his arrows, let them be as though they were cut off.

NHEB

Let them vanish as water that flows away. When they draw the bow, let their arrows be made blunt.

SMT

They shall melt away as water shall go about to them: he will bend his arrow, they shall be as cut off.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 58:7

LetthemmeltawayH3988aswatersH4325Noun MasculinewhichruncontinuallyH1980VerbwhenhebendethH1869VerbhisbowtoshoothisarrowsH2671Noun MasculineletthembeascutinpiecesH4135Verb

Commentary for Psalms 58:7

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Psalms 58:7

Summary

Enemies dissolve like water dispersed

Event

Enemies melting away

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC