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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Tehillim (Psalms) 64
64
1Hear my voice, O Elohim, in my meditation; Guard my life from the threats of the enemy.
2Hide me from the secret plans of the evil-doers, From the tumult of the workers of wickedness,
3Who sharpen their tongue like a sword, And aim their arrows, a bitter word,
4To shoot in ambush at someone blameless, They shoot at him suddenly and do not fear.
5They arm themselves with an evil word; They talk of hiding snares; They have said, “Who sees them?”
6They search out unrighteousnesses, “We have perfected a well searched out plan.” For the inward part of man, and heart, are deep.
7But Elohim does shoot at them with an arrow; Their wounds shall be sudden.
8And they cause one to stumble, Their own tongue is against them; All who see them flee away.
9And all men fear, And declare the work of Elohim. And they shall wisely consider What He has done.
10The righteous rejoice in יהוה, And shall take refuge in Him, And all the upright in heart praise Him.
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