Psalm 64

1 <For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. > Hear my voice, God, in my complaint. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.NHEB — Psalm 64:1

2 Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the noisy crowd of the ones doing evil;NHEB — Psalm 64:2

3 who sharpen their tongue like a sword, and aim their arrows, deadly words,NHEB — Psalm 64:3

4 to shoot innocent men from ambushes. They shoot at him suddenly and fearlessly.NHEB — Psalm 64:4

5 They encourage themselves in evil plans. They talk about laying snares secretly. They say, "Who will see them?"NHEB — Psalm 64:5

6 They plot injustice; they hide a well-conceived plan. Surely man's mind and heart are cunning.NHEB — Psalm 64:6

7 But God will shoot at them. They will be suddenly struck down with an arrow.NHEB — Psalm 64:7

8 Their own tongues shall ruin them. All who see them will shake their heads.NHEB — Psalm 64:8

9 All humankind shall be afraid. They shall declare the work of God, and shall wisely ponder what he has done.NHEB — Psalm 64:9

10 The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall take refuge in him. All the upright in heart shall praise him.NHEB — Psalm 64:10