Psalms 37:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 37:15
Assurance that the wicked's violence will backfire on themselves.
What Does Psalms 37:15 Mean?
This is divine reversal. The violence prepared for others boomerangs. The sword they draw enters their own heart; the bow they bend breaks. This is not because the righteous retaliate, but because God superintends events such that wickedness consumes itself.
The broken bow is particularly evocative—it renders the wicked unable to strike again. This promise is not that violence will simply stop; it is that the very instruments of oppression will become instruments of the oppressor's undoing. The righteous, meanwhile, remain protected by God's hand.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 37:15
What does Psalms 37:15 mean?
The weapons the wicked prepare will destroy themselves, not the righteous.
What is the context of Psalms 37:15?
Assurance that the wicked's violence will backfire on themselves.