It means those who spend all their time seeking violence and trying to kill others are destined to find the violence they seek and die instead. It is meant as a warning to not seek fights, but to try to find peaceful resolutions to problems if at all possible (a sentiment that is too often forgotten and sorely needed in this world).
You hear about Blake? He thought he was all that and went to front with the guys in the barro. Even with his piece, he ended up fufilling the old saying, live by the sword, die by the sword.
by Raven Knight January 9, 2005
This expression was adapted from Jesus’ words to His disciple Peter in Matthew 26:52--But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword."
An idiom meaning “what goes around comes around.” More to the point, “if you use violent, forceful, or underhanded methods against other people, you can expect those same methods to be used against you.”
A person who lives violently will probably at some point be killed in a violent manner.
An idiom meaning “what goes around comes around.” More to the point, “if you use violent, forceful, or underhanded methods against other people, you can expect those same methods to be used against you.”
A person who lives violently will probably at some point be killed in a violent manner.
The expression "live by the sword, die by the sword" was contemporized to "live by the gun, die by the gun."
by KindleRashod April 9, 2018
Not commonly used, however can be used to discribe a saringe for injecting heroin or other IV drugs.
by Not in denmark August 6, 2006
This piece of weaponry was created by a blacksmith using cram. The cram sword was made out of cram that was layed out for about a fortnight, making it harder than steel. Right now, the sword goes for 50 gold coins.
by JakeTheJew August 29, 2019
The Electro Archon's divine punishment sword that she pulls out of her "chest" and says "You will be inlaid upon this statue" from Genshin Impact.
by thatssoboring July 18, 2021
by BlueBallsWivAKnife January 28, 2021
GZA's 2nd LP, often considered by many to be the best Hip-Hop album by any member of the Wu; even better than 36 chambers. Therefore making it the best Hip-Hop album ever.
Track List:
1. Liquid Swords
2. Duel Of The Iron Mic
3. Living In The World Today
4. Gold
5. Cold World
6. Labels
7. 4th Chamber
8. Shadowboxin'
9. Hell's Wind Staff/Killah Hills 10304
10. Investigative Reports
11. Swordsman
12. I Gotcha Back
13. B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)
1. Liquid Swords
2. Duel Of The Iron Mic
3. Living In The World Today
4. Gold
5. Cold World
6. Labels
7. 4th Chamber
8. Shadowboxin'
9. Hell's Wind Staff/Killah Hills 10304
10. Investigative Reports
11. Swordsman
12. I Gotcha Back
13. B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)
by El Barto May 13, 2004