1To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. (Ps 55:2)2Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the throng of evildoers, (Ps 55:14)3who whet their tongues like swords, who aim bitter words like arrows, (Ps 11:2; Ps 57:4)4shooting from ambush at the blameless, shooting at him suddenly and without fear. (Ps 10:8; Ps 55:19)5They hold fast to their evil purpose; they talk of laying snares secretly, thinking, “Who can see them?” (Job 22:13; Ps 140:5; Jer 23:14; Eze 13:22)6They search out injustice, saying, “We have accomplished a diligent search.” For the inward mind and heart of a man are deep. (Ps 49:11)7But God shoots his arrow at them; they are wounded suddenly. (Ps 7:12; Ps 58:7)8They are brought to ruin, with their own tongues turned against them; all who see them will wag their heads. (Ps 22:7; Ps 40:3; Pr 12:13; Pr 18:7; Jer 18:16; Jer 48:27)9Then all mankind fears; they tell what God has brought about and ponder what he has done. (Ps 64:8; Jer 50:28; Jer 51:10)10Let the righteous one rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him! Let all the upright in heart exult! (Job 22:19; Ps 7:10; Ps 11:1; Ps 32:11)
Psalm 64
New International Version
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.2Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the plots of evildoers.3They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim cruel words like deadly arrows.4They shoot from ambush at the innocent; they shoot suddenly, without fear.5They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, ‘Who will see it[1]?’6They plot injustice and say, ‘We have devised a perfect plan!’ Surely the human mind and heart are cunning.7But God will shoot them with his arrows; they will suddenly be struck down.8He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake their heads in scorn.9All people will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done.10The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him!
Psalm 64
King James Version
1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.2Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:3Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:4That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.5They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?6They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them , and the heart, is deep.7But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.8So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.9And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.10The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
Psalm 64
New International Reader’s Version
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1God, hear me as I tell you my problem. Don’t let my enemies kill me.2Hide me from evil people who talk about how to harm me. Hide me from those people who are planning to do evil.3They make their tongues like sharp swords. They aim their mean words like deadly arrows.4They shoot from their hiding places at people who aren’t guilty. They shoot quickly and aren’t afraid of being caught.5They help one another make evil plans. They talk about hiding their traps. They say, ‘Who can see what we are doing?’6They make plans to do what is evil. They say, ‘We have thought up a perfect plan!’ The hearts and minds of people are so clever!7But God will shoot my enemies with his arrows. He will suddenly strike them down.8He will turn their own words against them. He will destroy them. All those who see them will shake their heads and look down on them.9All people will respect God. They will tell about his works. They will think about what he has done.10Godly people will be full of joy because of what the LORD has done. They will go to him for safety. All those whose hearts are honest will be proud of what he has done.