Psalm 11:2
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
In context
1 In the LORD, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?
2 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.
3 If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?
4 The LORD is in his holy temple. The LORD is on his throne in heaven. His eyes observe. His eyes examine the children of men.
Psalm 11:2 in every translation
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.