Psalms 120:4
What does Psalms 120:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 120:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of juniper.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of juniper.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Sharp arrows of the strong, and burning fire.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Sharp arrows of a mighty one, with broom-coals.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Behold he shall neither slumber nor sleep, that keepeth Israel.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Sharp arrows of a mighty one, with burning coals of broom-wood.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 32:23
I will heap evils upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them:
- Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
- Proverbs 19:5
A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
- Proverbs 16:27
A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
- Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
- Proverbs 11:12
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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