If he does not repent, he will sharpen his sword. He has bent his bow and he has {strung} it.

Rise up, O Yahweh, confront {him}. Make him bow down. Rescue with your sword my life from [the] wicked,

Rescue my life from [the] sword, my only [life] from [the] power of [the] dogs.

Such [is the] sort of those who seek him, those who seek your face, even Jacob. Selah

[The] wicked have drawn [the] sword and have bent their bow to throw down [the] poor and [the] needy, to kill [those] upright in [their] way.

Their sword will enter into their [own] heart, and their bows shall be broken.

For not with their sword did they possess [the] land, and their arm did not give them victory. Rather [it was] your right hand and your arm and the light of your presence, because you delighted in them.

For I do not trust my bow, and my sword cannot give me victory.

Gird your sword on [your] thigh, O mighty one, [in] your splendor and your majesty.

They [who] would {deliver him to the sword} will become a portion for jackals.

who sharpen their tongue like a sword. They bend [their bow to shoot] their arrows--bitter words,

There he broke [the] flames of [the] bow, [the] shield and sword and battle. Selah

He also handed his people over to the sword, and he was very angry with his inheritance.

His priests fell by the sword, and his widows did not weep.

You have also turned back the edge of his sword and have not helped him stand [his ground] in the battle.

who gives victory to kings, who rescues David his servant from [the] evil sword.

Let the extolling of God [be] in their throat, and a double-edged sword in their hand,