If he turn not, he will whet his sword he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.

Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words

If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength but wisdom is profitable to direct.

if I whet my glittering sword, My hand take hold on judgment I will render vengeance to my adversaries, and will recompense those who hate me.

If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.