Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
If the ungodly one doesn't repent, God will sharpen his sword; he will string his bow and prepare it.
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
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 God is a righteous judge, a God who is angry with sinners every day. 12 If the ungodly one doesn't repent, God will sharpen his sword; he will string his bow and prepare it. 13 He prepares weapons of death for himself, he makes his arrows into fiery shafts.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:41
I'll whet my shining sword, with my hands in firm grasp of judgment. I'll show vengeance on my adversary and repay those who keep on hating me.
Psalm 85:4
Restore us, God of our salvation, and stop being angry with us.
Isaiah 27:1
At that time, with his fierce, mighty, and powerful sword, the LORD will punish the gliding serpent Leviathan the coiling serpent Leviathan and he will kill the dragon that's in the sea.
Isaiah 34:5
For my sword will be seen in the heavens. Look! It descends in judgment on Edom, on the people I have doomed to destruction.
Isaiah 55:6-7
"Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
Jeremiah 31:18-19
"I've certainly heard Ephraim shuddering with grief as they said, "You have disciplined me, and I'm disciplined like an untrained calf. Restore me, and let me return, for you are the LORD my God.
Ezekiel 18:30
"Therefore, Israel, I'm going to judge you according to the behavior of each and every one of you," declares the Lord GOD. "So repent and turn from all your sins so that sin won't keep on being a stumbling block for you.
Ezekiel 21:9-11
"Son of Man, prophesy and say, "This is what the Lord GOD says: "A sword! A sword is being sharpened. It's also being polished.
Ezekiel 21:23
In their view, it will seem to be a false prophecy, but because they swore allegiance, he'll make them remember their guilt as he takes them captive."
Ezekiel 33:11
"Tell them, "As certainly as I'm alive and living,' declares the Lord GOD, "I receive no pleasure in the death of the wicked. Instead, my pleasure is that the wicked repent from their behavior and live. Turn back! Turn back, all of you, from your wicked behavior! Why do you have to die, you house of Israel?'"
Matthew 3:10
The ax already lies against the roots of the trees. So every tree that isn't producing good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
Acts 3:19
Therefore, repent and turn to him to have your sins blotted out,