Psalm 64:3
“Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:”
KJV
Read in Psalm 64Meaning
The metaphor shows that speech can wound, intimidate, defame, and prepare real harm.
Words used as weapons
The psalm depicts covert verbal aggression through sword and arrow imagery.
Read carefully
The verse uses weapon imagery for destructive speech without erasing important distinctions between kinds of harm.
Reflection
Respond with truthful documentation, boundaries, and proportionate help rather than counter-abuse.