1 Hear, God, as I express my concern; protect me a64:1 Lit. my life from fear of the enemy. ISV — Psalm 64:1
2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the mob of those who practice evil, ISV — Psalm 64:2
3 who sharpen their tongues like swords, and aim their bitter words like arrows, ISV — Psalm 64:3
4 shooting at the innocent from concealment. Suddenly they shoot, fearing nothing. ISV — Psalm 64:4
5 They concoct an evil scheme for themselves; they enumerate their hidden snares; they say, “Who will see them?” b64:5 Lit. see him; or see it ISV — Psalm 64:5
6 They devise wicked schemes, saying, “We have completed our plans, hiding them deep in our hearts.” ISV — Psalm 64:6
7 But God shot an arrow at them, and they were wounded immediately. ISV — Psalm 64:7
8 They tripped over their own tongues, and everyone who was watching ran away. ISV — Psalm 64:8
9 Everyone was gripped with fear and acknowledged God’s deeds, understanding what he had done. ISV — Psalm 64:9
10 The righteous rejoiced in the LORD, because they had fled to him for refuge. Let all the upright in heart exult. ISV — Psalm 64:10