Psalms 37:14
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“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.”
עָנִי
Poor, afflicted, humble. Aniy. The Spirit of the LORD is on Me to proclaim good news to the poor. Jesus came for those who know they have nothing without God.
קֶשֶׁת
bow/ their
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קֶשֶׁת
Bow, rainbow. Qesheth. I set my bow in the cloud as a sign of the covenant. The warrior's bow laid down. God promises never to destroy the earth again.
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חֶרֶב
a sword
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חֶרֶב
A sword, a cutting weapon. Chereb. Reckless words wound like a sword. Wise words bring healing. The tongue is more powerful than any physical weapon.
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דֶּרֶךְ
way
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דֶּרֶךְ
Way, road, path. Derek. The way of the LORD. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. God guides every step of those who trust Him.
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רָשָׁע
wicked people
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רָשָׁע
Wicked, ungodly. Rasha. One who is morally wrong and opposed to God. God's mercy is available to anyone who repents.
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פָּתַח
they have drawn
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פָּתַח
to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
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יָשָׁר
people upright of
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יָשָׁר
straight (literally or figuratively)
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