Psalm 64 ISV NLT Parallel

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◄ Psalm 64 ►

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1Hear, God, as I express my concern; protect me from fear of the enemy.

1O God, listen to my complaint. Protect my life from my enemies’ threats.

2Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the mob of those who practice evil,

2Hide me from the plots of this evil mob, from this gang of wrongdoers.

3who sharpen their tongues like swords, and aim their bitter words like arrows,

3They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows.

4shooting at the innocent from concealment. Suddenly they shoot, fearing nothing.

4They shoot from ambush at the innocent, attacking suddenly and fearlessly.

5They concoct an evil scheme for themselves; they enumerate their hidden snares; they say, "Who will see them?"

5They encourage each other to do evil and plan how to set their traps in secret. “Who will ever notice?” they ask.

6They devise wicked schemes, saying, "We have completed our plans, hiding them deep in our hearts."

6As they plot their crimes, they say, “We have devised the perfect plan!” Yes, the human heart and mind are cunning.

7But God shot an arrow at them, and they were wounded immediately.

7But God himself will shoot them with his arrows, suddenly striking them down.

8They tripped over their own tongues, and everyone who was watching ran away.

8Their own tongues will ruin them, and all who see them will shake their heads in scorn.

9Everyone was gripped with fear and acknowledged God's deeds, understanding what he had done.

9Then everyone will be afraid; they will proclaim the mighty acts of God and realize all the amazing things he does.

10The righteous rejoiced in the LORD, because they had fled to him for refuge. Let all the upright in heart exult.

10The godly will rejoice in the LORD and find shelter in him. And those who do what is right will praise him.