and shoots arrows at me from every side--- arrows that pierce and wound me; and even then he shows no pity.

that I will sharpen my flashing sword and see that justice is done. I will take revenge on my enemies and punish those who hate me.

"I'm not going to waste any more time with you," Joab said. He took three spears and plunged them into Absalom's chest while he was still alive, hanging in the oak tree.

If they do not change their ways, God will sharpen his sword. He bends his bow and makes it ready;

Almighty God has shot me with arrows, and their poison spreads through my body. God has lined up his terrors against me.

Voices of terror will scream in their ears, and robbers attack when they think they are safe.

All around them terror is waiting; it follows them at every step.

Terror will strike like a sudden flood; a wind in the night will blow them away;

They are instantly destroyed; they go down to a horrible end.

Ever since I was young, I have suffered and been near death; I am worn out from the burden of your punishments.

The next morning, after Pashhur had released me from the chains, I said to him, "The LORD did not name you Pashhur. The name he has given you is 'Terror Everywhere.'

The LORD himself has said, 'I am going to make you a terror to yourself and to your friends, and you will see them all killed by the swords of their enemies. I am going to put all the people of Judah under the power of the king of Babylonia; he will take some away as prisoners to his country and put others to death.

We know what it means to fear the Lord, and so we try to persuade others. God knows us completely, and I hope that in your hearts you know me as well.