Psalms 78:57

But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
- King James Version

But turned back and acted treacherously like their fathers; They turned aside like a treacherous bow.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But turned back, and dealt treacherously like their fathers: They were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Their hearts were turned back and untrue like their fathers; they were turned to one side like a twisted bow.
- Basic English Bible

And they drew back and dealt treacherously like their fathers: they turned like a deceitful bow.
- Darby Bible

But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
- Webster's Bible

but turned back, and dealt treacherously like their fathers. They were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
- World English Bible

And they turn back, And deal treacherously like their fathers, They have been turned like a deceitful bow,
- Youngs Literal Bible

But turned back, and dealt treacherously like their fathers; they were turned aside like a deceitful bow.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 78:57

78:57 Deceitful bow - Which either breaks when it is drawn, or shoots awry, and frustrates the archer's expectation.