Psalms 120:4
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 120 connects to 10 cross-references. The first of fifteen Songs of Ascent (Psalms 120-134) likely used by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem. This lament cries to the Lord from Meshech and Kedar — symbols of hostile foreign lands — about lying lips and deceitful tongues. The …
Other Translations
Sharp arrows of the mighty, With coals of juniper.
Sharp arrows of a mighty one, with broom-coals.
Sharp arrows of the strong, and burning fire.
Cross References
I will heap mischiefs upon them; I will spend mine arrows upon them.
They shall be burnt with hunger, and devoured with burning heat, and with bitter destruction: I will also send the …
He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.
Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.
God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, …
My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of …
Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear?
As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.