'Pierce' in the Bible

then his master shall bring him to God [that is, to the judges who act in God’s name], then he shall bring him to the door or doorpost. And his master shall pierce his ear with an awl (strong needle); and he shall serve him for life.

then take an awl and pierce it through his ear into the door, and he shall [willingly] be your servant always. Also you shall do the same for your maidservant.

Now pay attention: you are relying on Egypt, on that staff of crushed reed; if a man leans on it, it will only go into his hand and pierce it. So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust and rely on him.

“Can anyone capture him when he is on watch,Or pierce his nose with barbs [to trap him]?

“Can you put a rope [made] of rushes into his noseOr pierce his jaw through with a hook?

Your arrows are sharp;The peoples (nations) fall under You;Your arrows pierce the hearts of the King’s enemies.

Listen carefully, you rely on the staff of this broken reed, Egypt, which will pierce the hand of any man who leans on it. So is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who rely on him.

and a sword [of deep sorrow] will pierce through your own soul—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”