Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
He has
King James Version
If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.
Holman Bible
God
He has strung
International Standard Version
If the ungodly one doesn't repent, God will sharpen his sword; he will string his bow and prepare it.
A Conservative Version
If a man does not repent, he will whet his sword. He has bent his bow, and made it ready.
American Standard Version
If a man turn not, he will whet his sword; He hath bent his bow, and made it ready.
Amplified
If a man does not repent, God will sharpen His sword;
He has strung and bent His [mighty] bow and made it ready.
Bible in Basic English
If a man is not turned from his evil, he will make his sword sharp; his bow is bent and ready.
Darby Translation
If one turn not, he will sharpen his sword; he hath bent his bow and made it ready,
Julia Smith Translation
If he shall not turn back, he will sharpen his sword; he bent his bow and he will be prepared.
King James 2000
If he turns not, he will whet his sword; he has bent his bow, and made it ready.
Lexham Expanded Bible
If he does not repent, he will sharpen his sword. He has bent his bow and he has {strung} it.
Modern King James verseion
If he does not turn, He will whet His sword; He has bent His bow and made it ready.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If a man will not turn, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow and made it ready.
NET Bible
If a person does not repent, God sharpens his sword and prepares to shoot his bow.
New Heart English Bible
If a man doesn't relent, he will sharpen his sword; he has bent and strung his bow.
The Emphasized Bible
If he turn not, his sword, will he whet, - his bow, hath he bent, and made ready:
Webster
If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.
World English Bible
If a man doesn't relent, he will sharpen his sword; he has bent and strung his bow.
Youngs Literal Translation
If one turn not, His sword he sharpeneth, His bow he hath trodden -- He prepareth it,
Themes
Anger of God » Against » Impenitence
Conversion » Danger of neglecting
Swords » Sharpened and furbished before going to war
The wicked » Appointed by God corrupt » Threatenings against
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 7:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer For Justice
11
And a God who has
He has
He makes His
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:41
And My hand takes hold on justice,
And I will repay those who hate Me.
Psalm 85:4
And
Isaiah 27:1
With His fierce and great and mighty sword,
Even
And
Isaiah 34:5
Behold it shall descend for judgment upon
And upon the people whom I have
Isaiah 55:6-7
Jeremiah 31:18-19
‘You have
Like an untrained
For You are the Lord my God.
Ezekiel 18:30
“Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, each according to his conduct,” declares the Lord God. “
Ezekiel 21:9-11
“Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the Lord.’ Say,
‘
And also polished!
Ezekiel 21:23
And it will be to them like a false divination in their eyes;
Ezekiel 33:11
Say to them, ‘
Matthew 3:10
The
Acts 3:19
Therefore