The Broken Arms of the Wicked, the Support of the Righteous

The psalmist speaks of 'the arms of the wicked' being broken—and by arms, understand all their implements of strength. These arms include their valor, their power, their wit, their wealth, their abundance. These are the only supports the ungodly possess to bear themselves up in the world. But when these arms—this entire arsenal of self-reliance—shall be broken, God will not abandon His righteous.…