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 among lions. I lie among those who are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows. Their tongue is a sharp sword.
Psalm 59:7
See what pours out of their mouths, swords from their lips! They think: Who will hear us?
Proverbs 11:9
A godless hypocrite destroys his neighbor with his mouth. The righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
Proverbs 16:27
An ungodly man digs up evil. It lies on his lips like a burning fire.
Proverbs 18:8
The words of a talebearer cause wounds. They plunge down to the innermost parts.
James 3:5
The tongue also is a little member. It boasts great things. Consider how great a forest fire a small fire kindles!
General references
Genesis 39:17
She said: That Hebrew slave of yours tried to rape me!
Proverbs 25:18
A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.
Proverbs 26:21
As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle disputes.