Psalms 64

(A psalm by David for the music leader.)

Celebrate because of the Lord

1 Listen to my concerns, God,

and protect me

from my enemies' threats.

2 Keep me safe from secret plots

of corrupt and evil gangs.

3 Their words cut like swords,

and their cruel remarks

sting like sharp arrows.

4 They fearlessly ambush

and shoot innocent people.

5 They are determined to do evil,

and they tell themselves,

"Let’s set traps!

No one can see us."*64.5 us: One ancient translation; Hebrew "them."

6 They make evil plans and say,

"We’ll commit a perfect crime.

No one knows our thoughts."*64.6 thoughts: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text of verse 6.

7 But God will shoot his arrows

and quickly wound them.

8 They will be destroyed

by their own words,

and everyone who sees them

will tremble with fear.*64.8 tremble with fear: Or "turn and run."

9 They will be afraid and say,

"Look at what God has done

and keep it all in mind."

10 May the Lord bless his people

with peace and happiness

and let them celebrate.