Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
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Verse 3 is found in chapter 64 of Psalms. Psalm 64 asks for protection from conspiracies and hidden verbal attacks. Enemies use words like arrows and prepare their plans from concealed places, but God can turn those weapons against those who prepared them. The community’s response to divine judgment is a combination of reverent fear and trust. The psalm ends by presenting God’s justice as a cause of joy for the upright.
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Verbirg mich vor der Versammlung der Bösen, vor dem Haufen der Übeltäter,
Que amolaron su lengua como cuchillo, Y armaron por su saeta palabra amarga;
Ils aiguisent leur langue comme un glaive, Ils lancent comme des traits leurs paroles amères,
I quali hanno aguzzata la lor lingua come una spada; E in luogo di saette, hanno tratte parole amare;
Que afiaram as suas línguas como espadas; e armaram por suas flechas palavras amargas,
他們磨舌如刀, 發出苦毒的言語,好像瞄準了的箭,
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