Psalm 64

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