Psalm 11:6
“Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 11Meaning
Fire, sulfur, snares, and scorching wind form poetic judgment imagery and do not authorize human beings to inflict such punishment..
Judgment on violence and hope for the upright
The psalm closes with judgment on violent wickedness and confidence that the righteous LORD loves righteous deeds.
Read carefully
Fire, sulfur, snares, and scorching wind form poetic judgment imagery and do not authorize human beings to inflict such punishment.; the verse should remain within Psalm 11:6–7.
Reflection
Let this verse shape trust, truthful discernment, protection of the vulnerable, and refusal of retaliatory violence.