He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.
Psalm 7:13 pictures judgment, showing that God has prepared instruments of death and has ordained His arrows against the persecutors and the wicked. The related image of God whetting His sword expresses His readiness to punish sin. The appointment of death is the consequence of sin when the wicked refuse to turn.
When His anger is full and judgment is spoken, none can stand before Him, and His wrath will be manifested in the judgment. As the following verses explain, the wicked bring this outcome upon themselves, with their evil returning upon their own heads. Sin that is not forgiven ends in death, including eternal death.
Psalm 7:13 pictures judgment, showing that God has prepared instruments of death and has ordained His arrows against the persecutors and the wicked. The related image of God whetting His sword expresses His readiness to punish sin. The appointment of death is the consequence of sin when the wicked refuse to turn.
When His anger is full and judgment is spoken, none can stand before Him, and His wrath will be manifested in the judgment. As the following verses explain, the wicked bring this outcome upon themselves, with their evil returning upon their own heads. Sin that is not forgiven ends in death, including eternal death.