Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
General references
Bible References
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Psalm 57:4
I am surrounded by lions. I lie down with those who burn with fire that is, with people whose teeth are like spears and arrows whose tongues are like sharp swords.
Psalm 59:7
Look what pours out of their mouths! They use their lips like swords, saying "Who will hear us?"
Proverbs 11:9
By what he says, the godless person can destroy his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
Proverbs 16:27
A worthless person concocts evil gossip his lips are like a burning fire.
Proverbs 18:8
The words of a gossip are like choice morsels as they descend to the innermost parts of the body.
James 3:5
In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, yet it can boast of great achievements. A huge forest can be set on fire by a little flame.
General references
Genesis 39:17
and then this is what she told him: "That Hebrew slave whom you brought to us came in here to rape me.
Proverbs 25:18
A club, a sword, and a sharp arrow that's what a man is who lies about his neighbor.
Proverbs 26:21
Charcoal is to hot coals as wood is to fire; so also a quarrelsome man fuels strife.