Psalms 11:3

"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."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 11:3, the psalmist paints a vivid and ominous picture of the wicked preparing to attack the righteous. The imagery of the wicked bending their bows and setting arrows on the strings suggests a hidden and malicious plot, as if they plan to strike in secrecy, aiming their arrows at those with upright hearts—individuals characterized by sincerity and integrity. This verse highlights the contrast between the wicked's deceptive actions and the steadfast righteousness of those who follow God, underscoring the psalmist’s plea for vigilance and trust in divine protection.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

If the foundations be destroyed -These are still to be regarded as the words of the psalmist’s advisers; or as an argument why he should make his escape. The word “foundations,” here, refers to those things on which society rests, or by which social order is sustained - the great principles of truth and righteousness that uphold society, as the foundations on which an edifice rests uphold the building.

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