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Atomic Bible
Psalms 21:8
Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies;
from After the Battle, Psalms 21:1-13
What it says

The king's hand will find out all his enemies, and his right hand will seize those who hate him.

What it is doing

This verse begins the turn toward judgment on opponents.

In context

1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 2You have granted his heart’s desire 3For You welcomed him with rich blessings; 4He asked You for life, and You granted it— 5Great is his glory in Your salvation; 6For You grant him blessings forever; 7For the king trusts in the LORD; 8Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; 9You will place them in a fiery furnace 10You will wipe their descendants from the earth, 11Though they intend You harm, 12For You will put them to flight 13Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength;