King James Version
Psalms 37:15 in the King James Version says “Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 37 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.”
Psalms 37:15 · KJV
The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming.
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. such: Heb. the upright of way
Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Their sword”
H2719drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
“into their own heart”
H3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
“and their bows”
H7198a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
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