Psalms 120:4

“Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.”

"Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper." - Psalms 120:4
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What does Psalms 120:4 mean?

The verse Psalms 120:4 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper." This verse comes from the Book of Psalms, which is a collection of religious songs, prayers, and poems that express a range of emotions and experiences. Psalms is…

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The Fire of Opposition: Trusting God's Protection

In Psalm 120:4, we find the verse, "Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper." This vivid imagery speaks of the persistent dangers and the fiery trials that believers encounter in their pilgrimage through this world. For many of us, life can seem like an unrelenting…

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A Prayer for Divine Protection and Strength

Heavenly Father, We come before You, humbly aware of the power of Your word as we reflect on the Psalmist's cry in Psalm 120:4, which states, "Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper." Lord, we recognize that in this world, we face adversities and the arrows of the…

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Psalms 120:4 - "Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper."
Psalms 120:7 - "I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war."
Psalms 120:6 - "My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace."
"My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace." - Psalms 120:6
"Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!" - Psalms 120:5
Psalms 120:1 - "In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me."
Psalms 120:5 - "Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!"
Psalms 120:2 - "Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue."
Psalms 119:120 - "My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments."
Psalms 120:3 - "What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?"
"I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war." - Psalms 120:7
"What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?" - Psalms 120:3
"In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me." - Psalms 120:1
"My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments." - Psalms 119:120
"Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue." - Psalms 120:2
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