Psalm 11:2
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.
In context
1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!
2 For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.
3 If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
4 The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
Psalm 11:2 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrow on the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart.
- KJV King James Version
- For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
- WEB World English Bible
- For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For, lo, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string, That they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart;
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For lo, the wicked tread a bow, They have prepared their arrow on the string, To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
- DBY Darby Translation
- For behold, the wicked bend the bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may in darkness shoot at the upright in heart.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.