Psalm 64 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

Hide me from the secret counsel and conspiracy of the ungodly,

From the scheming of those who do wrong,

Who have sharpened their tongues like a sword.

They aim venomous words as arrows,

To shoot from ambush at the blameless [one];

Suddenly they shoot at him, without fear.

They encourage themselves in [their pursuit of] an evil agenda;

They talk of laying snares secretly;

They say, “Who will discover us?”

They devise acts of injustice, saying,

“We are ready with a well-conceived plan.”

For the inward thought and the heart of a man are deep (mysterious, unsearchable).

But God will shoot them with an [unexpected] arrow;

Suddenly they will be wounded.

So they will be caused to stumble;

Their own tongue is against them;

All who gaze at them will shake the head [in scorn].

Then all men will fear [God’s judgment];

They will declare the work of God,

And they will consider and wisely acknowledge what He has done.

The righteous will rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him;

All the upright in heart will glory and offer praise.