Psalms 64

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 64 of 150

¹ To the chief musician. A Psalm of David. O God, hear my voice in my complaint; guard my life from the terror of the enemy.

² Hide me from the counsel of those doing injury, from the tumult of doers of evil,

³ who sharpen their tongue like a sword; they tread their arrows, a bitter word,

Chapter Summary

David prays for deliverance, complaining of his enemies. To the chief musician. A Psalm of David.

לְשׁוֹנָ֑ tongue H3956 · TWOT 1131a

עוֹלֹ֗ת injustice H5766 · TWOT 1580b

הִשְׂכִּֽילוּ lay crosswise H7919 · TWOT 2264

תָּ֑ם complete H8535 · TWOT 2522c

מִזְמ֥וֹר melody H4210 · TWOT 558c

The Sudden Arrow

The wicked shoot bitter words from hiding, but God suddenly shoots His own arrow at them, causing sudden wounds.

The Sudden Arrow

The wicked shoot bitter words from hiding, but God suddenly shoots His own arrow at them, causing sudden wounds.

Psalms 64:3-7

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