Psalms 7 · Verse 13

Psalms 7:13

He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.
Psalms 7:13, King James Version

Psalms 7:13 in other translations

BSBHe has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire.
WEBHe has also prepared for himself the instruments of death. He makes ready his flaming arrows.
ASVHe hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; He maketh his arrows fiery shafts.
YLTYea, for him He hath prepared Instruments of death, His arrows for burning pursuers He maketh.
DARBYAnd he hath prepared for him instruments of death; his arrows hath he made burning.
BBEHe has made ready for him the instruments of death; he makes his arrows flames of fire.
WebsterHe hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.

What does Psalms 7:13 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 7:12-13

12-13. They are here distinctly pointed out, though by changing the person, a very common mode of speech, one is selected as a representative of wicked men generally. The military figures are of obvious meaning.

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 13 He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death - This appears to be all a prophecy of the tragical death of Saul. He was wounded by the arrows of the Philistines; and his own keen sword, on which he fell, terminated his woful days!

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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 7:10-17

David is confident that he shall find God his powerful Saviour. The destruction of sinners may be prevented by their conversion; for it is threatened, If he turn not from his evil way, let him expect it will be his ruin. But amidst the threatenings of wrath, we have a gracious offer of mercy. God gives sinners warning of their danger, and space to repent, and prevent it. He is slow to punish, and long-suffering to…

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Psalms 7:13 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וְ֭לוֹve.loand for him
הֵכִ֣יןhe.Khinhe has preparedH3559
כְּלֵי\־ke.lei-weapons ofH3627
מָ֑וֶתMa.vetdeathH4194
חִ֝צָּ֗יוchi.Tzavarrows hisH2671
לְֽדֹלְקִ֥יםle.do.le.Kiminto burning [things]H1814
יִפְעָֽל\׃yif.'Alhe will makeH6466

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 7:13

  • 2 Thessalonians 1:6

    Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;

  • Habakkuk 3:13

    Thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed; thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck. Selah.

  • Revelation 6:10

    And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

  • Revelation 16:6

    For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.

  • Psalms 64:7

    But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.

  • Psalms 18:14

    Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.

  • Psalms 45:5

    Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.

  • Habakkuk 3:11

    The sun and moon stood still in their habitation: at the light of thine arrows they went, and at the shining of thy glittering spear.

  • Deuteronomy 32:42

    I will make mine arrows drunk with blood, and my sword shall devour flesh; and that with the blood of the slain and of the captives, from the beginning of revenges upon the enemy.

  • Psalms 144:6

    Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.

  • Psalms 11:2

    For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

  • Job 6:4

    For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirit: the terrors of God do set themselves in array against me.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
ordaineth.
11:2; 45:5; 64:3,7; 144:6; De 32:23,42; Job 6:4; La 3:12,13
Hab 3:11,13
persecutors.
2Th 1:6; Re 6:10; 16:6

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Context

  • Psalms 7:12

    If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.

  • Psalms 7:13

    He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.

  • Psalms 7:14

    Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.

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Psalms 7:13 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Asimismo ha aparejado para él armas de muerte; ha labrado sus saetas para los que persiguen.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Si le méchant ne se retourne pas, Dieu aiguisera son épée: il a bandé son arc, et l’a ajusté,
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und Werkzeuge des Todes hat er für ihn bereitet, seine Pfeile macht er brennend.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Nisi conversi fueritis, gladium suum vibrabit; arcum suum tetendit, et paravit illum.