Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Psalm 58:7
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Berean Standard Bible
May they vanish like water that runs off; when they draw the bow, may their arrows be blunted.
King James Version
Let them melt away as waters [which] run continually: [when] he bendeth [his bow to shoot] his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces.
World English Bible
Let them vanish like water that flows away. When they draw the bow, let their arrows be made blunt.
American Standard Version
Let them melt away as water that runneth apace: When he aimeth his arrows, let them be as though they were cut off.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Psalm 58
5 refusing to hear the tune of the charmer who skillfully weaves his spell.
6 O God, shatter their teeth in their mouths; O LORD, tear out the fangs of the lions.
7 May they vanish like water that runs off; when they draw the bow, may their arrows be blunted.
9 Before your pots can feel the burning thorns—whether green or dry—He will sweep them away.
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