10 My defense is in God, who preserveth the upright in heart.

11 God judgeth the righteous, and him that contemneth God, [a]every day.

12 Except [b]he turn, he hath whet his sword: he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 7:11 He doth continually call the wicked to repentance by some signs of his judgments.
  2. Psalm 7:12 Except Saul turn his mind, I die: for he hath both men and weapons to destroy me. Thus considering his great danger, he magnifieth God’s grace.

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