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11 God, the judge, is righteous,
but he is a God who expresses his wrath every day.
12 If he[a] does not relent,
    the Lord[b] will sharpen his sword.
    He has bent his bow and will string it.
13     He prepares his deadly weapons.
    He will make his arrows flames.

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  1. Psalm 7:12 It is not clear whether he refers to God or to the wicked.
  2. Psalm 7:12 Hebrew he. The subject the Lord is supplied for clarity.

11 God is a righteous judge,(A)
    a God who displays his wrath(B) every day.
12 If he does not relent,(C)
    he[a] will sharpen his sword;(D)
    he will bend and string his bow.(E)
13 He has prepared his deadly weapons;
    he makes ready his flaming arrows.(F)

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  1. Psalm 7:12 Or If anyone does not repent, / God