Psalms 37:15

15 But their swords will stab their own hearts, and their bows will break.

Psalms 37:15 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 37:15

Their sword shall enter into their own heart
As Saul's did into his, ( 1 Samuel 31:4 ) ;

and their bows shall be broken;
the meaning is, that their efforts shall be fruitless, and their attempts in vain; the mischief they have contrived and designed for others shall fall upon themselves; see ( Psalms 7:15 ) ; and therefore the saints should not be fretful and envious.

Psalms 37:15 In-Context

13 But the Lord laughs at the wicked, because he sees that their day is coming.

14 The wicked draw their swords and bend their bows to kill the poor and helpless, to kill those who are honest.

15 But their swords will stab their own hearts, and their bows will break.

16 It is better to have little and be right than to have much and be wrong.

17 The power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord supports those who do right.