If anyone does not repent,
God will sharpen His sword;
He has strung His bow and made it ready.

Rise up, Lord!
Confront him; bring him down.
With Your sword, save me from the wicked.

Deliver my life from the sword,
my only life from the power of these dogs.

The wicked have drawn the sword and strung the bow
to bring down the afflicted and needy
and to slaughter those whose way is upright.

For they did not take the land by their sword—
their arm did not bring them victory—
but by Your right hand, Your arm,
and the light of Your face,
for You were pleased with them.

For I do not trust in my bow,
and my sword does not bring me victory.

Mighty warrior, strap your sword at your side.
In your majesty and splendor—

They will be given over to the power of the sword;
they will become the jackals’ prey.

There He shatters the bow’s flaming arrows,
the shield, the sword, and the weapons of war.Selah

He surrendered His people to the sword
because He was enraged with His heritage.

His priests fell by the sword,
but the widows could not lament.

You have also turned back his sharp sword
and have not let him stand in battle.

the One who gives victory to kings,
who frees His servant David
from the deadly sword.

Let the exaltation of God be in their mouths
and a double-edged sword in their hands,