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God’s Judgment Against the Wicked

10 My shield is God, who saves the upright in heart.
11 God, the judge, is righteous,
but he is a God who expresses his wrath every day.
12 If he[a] does not relent,
    the Lord[b] will sharpen his sword.
    He has bent his bow and will string it.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 7:12 It is not clear whether he refers to God or to the wicked.
  2. Psalm 7:12 Hebrew he. The subject the Lord is supplied for clarity.

10 My shield[a](A) is God Most High,
    who saves the upright in heart.(B)
11 God is a righteous judge,(C)
    a God who displays his wrath(D) every day.
12 If he does not relent,(E)
    he[b] will sharpen his sword;(F)
    he will bend and string his bow.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 7:10 Or sovereign
  2. Psalm 7:12 Or If anyone does not repent, / God