Psalms 120:5

"Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper."

Key Reflection

In Psalm 120:5, "sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper," describes God's powerful and penetrating judgments, likened to sharp arrows that are also compared to burning coals, symbolizing divine wrath and ultimate consequence. These images underscore both the precision and the consuming nature of God’s corrective measures, urging the psalmist to seek refuge in the Lord from such harsh judgments.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Woe is me -My lot is a sad and pitiable one, that I am compelled to live in this manner, and to be exposed thus to malignant reproaches. It is like living in Mesech or in Kedar. That I sojourn -The word used here does not denote a permanent abode, but it usually refers to a temporary lodging, as when one is a traveler, a pilgrim, a stranger, and is under a necessity of passing a night in a strange land on his way to the place of his destination.

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