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Psalms 37:15

Psalms 37:15
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

A little that a righteous man hath,.... It is the portion of the righteous, for the most part, to have but little of this world's goods; some indeed have been rich, as Abraham, Lot, David, Joseph of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Their sword shall enter into their own heart - Their purposes will recoil on themselves; or they will themselves suffer what they had devised for others. See the same sentiment expressed in Psa…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 37:7-20

In these verses we have,

I. The foregoing precepts inculcated; for we are so apt to disquiet ourselves with needless fruitless discontents and distrusts that it is necessary there should be precept…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 37:14-15

Stanza of Cheth. The machinations of the wicked recoil upon themselves. Cp. Psa 7:15 ff.; Psa 9:15 ff.