Psalms 37:15

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Their sword shall enter into their own heart, And their bows shall be broken.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

But their swords will be turned into their hearts, and their bows will be broken.

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

Their sword shall enter into their own heart. Their bows shall be broken.

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

Clarke's Psalms 37:15 Bible Commentary

Their sword shall enter into their own heart - All their execrations and maledictions shall fall upon themselves, and their power to do mischief shall be broken.

Barnes's Psalms 37:15 Bible Commentary

Their sword shall enter into their own heart - Their purposes will recoil on themselves; or they will themselves suffer what they had devised for others. See the same sentiment expressed in Psalm 7:15-16; Psalm 9:15; compare Esther 7:10.

And their bows shall be broken - They will be defeated in their plans. God will cut them off, and not suffer them to execute their designs.