“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. Their sword shall enter into their own heart, And their bows shall be broken!!!”
{Psalm 37:14-15 KJV}
This passage of scripture is from a Psalm of wisdom attributed to King David, that encourages the faithful Not to envy the temporary success of the wicked or lose heart when evil seems to prevail. This passage of scripture fits perfectly into this theme by acknowledging the reality of injustice, where the wicked actively seek to harm the vulnerable and the righteous, but the broader Psalm reassures us believers that ~GOD~ sees these actions and will ultimately bring about Divine–Justice to those who act with malice…
Verse Breakdown:
👹 “The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow”—This description which is very vivid and militaristic shows us that the wicked are aggressors actively preparing weapons of war for violence to oppress and destroy the vulnerable and those of us who live righteously…
The “sword” and “bow” are weapons of attack, showing us that the wicked are actively plotting and/or engaging in harmful actions. In a broader sense, these could also represent Not only physical violence but also conspiracies, schemes, oppression, and/or malicious intent aimed at causing harm…
This means that the devil and his evil minions are actively preparing for division, control, and chaos because the sword and bow are also weapons of aggression and power…
They Are Getting Ready To Attack!!!
👹 “To cast down the poor and needy”—The targets of the wicked’s actions are the “poor and needy”, those who are vulnerable, marginalized, and/or lacking resources. This highlights the injustice of the wicked, who exploit and/or attack those least able to defend themselves, revealing their cruelty and lack of compassion…
The devil and his evil minions love to Prey upon the most vulnerable in society. The innocent victims without wealth, power, or influence. They are constantly seeking to exploit and destroy them for their own personal gains…
👹 “And to slay such as be of upright conversation”—This phrase that we see being used here, “upright conversation” in The–Holy–Bible refers to believers who live righteously with integrity, morally upright in their speech and actions emphasizing their blameless conduct…
The term “conversation” in the older English language means one’s way of life or conduct, Not just speech. Thus, the wicked also target those of us who strive to live in accordance with ~GOD’s~ will, showing us that they have an opposition to righteousness itself…
The devil And his evil minions Want To Silence And Destroy All Of ~GOD’s~ Faithful Servants!!!
This passage of scripture highlights the intentional cruelty of the wicked, who are relentless in their targeting of the defenseless and virtuous out of malice and greed…
👹 “Their sword shall enter into their own heart”—This is a very powerful declaration of Devine–Justice. This tells us that with ~GOD’s~ help their wicked schemes will backfire, ultimately leading to their own destruction…
Their own weapons, symbols of their power and aggression, will be turned against them by our ~GOD~ who rules and reigns from Heaven…
This reflects a recurring Biblical–Truth that those who plot evil against ~GOD’s~ children will ultimately face dire and eternal consequences, often through the very means they intended to use against their intended victims…
👹 “And their bows shall be broken”—This signifies the neutralization of their strength and plans. Their weapons and tyrannical power will fail. Who and what they trusted in to do harm unto us will be destroyed. This is the ultimate defeat of evil and the protection of the righteous children by ~GOD~ Himself…
Summary:
Moral And Spiritual Insight—This passage of scripture underscores the tendency of the wicked to target the defenseless and those who live uprightly, reflecting a world where evil opposes good. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by the righteous and the poor in the face of injustice…
Encouragement—While this passage of scripture paints a very grim picture, the psalm as a whole urges trust in ~GOD~, who promises to uphold the righteous and ensure that the plans of the devil and his evil minions will ultimately fail leading to their demise…
Modern Day Application—This passage of scripture should resonate with [ALL] of us who have placed our faith and trust in ~JESUS~ Christ of Nazareth as a call to be unashamedly and unapologetically [BOLD] when sharing The Gospel, standing against injustice, protecting the vulnerable, and remaining steadfast in our righteous living despite opposition and persecution…
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