Psalms 64
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Psalm 64
For the choir director; a psalm by David.
1Hear my voice, O God, when I complain.
Protect my life from a terrifying enemy.
2Hide me from the secret plots of criminals,
from the mob of troublemakers.
3They sharpen their tongues like swords.
They aim bitter words like arrows
4to shoot at innocent people from their hiding places.
They shoot at them suddenly, without any fear.
5They encourage one another in their evil plans.
They talk about setting traps and say,
“Who can see them?”
6They search for the perfect crime and say,
“We have perfected a foolproof scheme!”
Human nature and the human heart are a mystery!
7But God will shoot them with an arrow.
Suddenly, they will be struck dead.
8They will trip over their own tongues.
Everyone who sees them will shake his head.
9Everyone will be afraid and conclude,
“This is an act of God!”
They will learn from what he has done.
10Righteous people will find joy in the Lord and take refuge in him.
Everyone whose motives are decent will be able to brag.
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Psalms 64
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Psalm 64
Prayer for Protection from Secret Enemies.
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
1Hear my voice, O God, in my #64:1 Or concern.complaint;
Guard my life from the terror of the enemy.
2Hide me from the secret counsel and conspiracy of the ungodly,
From the scheming of those who do wrong,
3Who have sharpened their tongues like a sword.
They aim venomous words as arrows,
4To shoot from ambush at the blameless [one];
Suddenly they shoot at him, without fear.
5They encourage themselves in [their pursuit of] an evil agenda;
They talk of laying snares secretly;
They say, “Who will discover us?”
6They devise acts of injustice, saying,
“We are ready with a well-conceived plan.”
For the inward thought and the heart of a man are deep (mysterious, unsearchable).
7¶But God will shoot them with an [unexpected] arrow;
Suddenly they will be wounded.
8So they will be caused to stumble;
Their own tongue is against them;
All who gaze at them will shake the head [in scorn].
9Then all men will fear [God’s judgment];
They will declare the work of God,
And they will consider and wisely acknowledge what He has done.
10The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in Him;
All the upright in heart will glory and offer praise.
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