What does Psalm 21:12 mean?

Psalm 21:12 highlights themes such as judgment, divine-wrath, protection when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 21:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.

10Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the children of men.

11For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.

12Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.

13Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.

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Hebrews 10:30
Both verses address God's judgment against His enemies.
Psalm 7:12
Both verses discuss God's readiness to act against the wicked.
Isaiah 54:17
This verse assures that no weapon formed against God's people will prosper.