Psalms 64

Hide Me from the Wicked

1 Hear my voice, O GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. References God: Acts 27:24. Parallel theme: Psalms 34:4, 140:1, 141:1

2 Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity: Sin: Psalms 59:2, Jeremiah 18:23. Parallel theme: Psalms 2:2, 27:5, 31:20, 56:6, 143:9, Isaiah 32:2, Jeremiah 11:19, Acts 25:3 +5

3 Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words: Word: Psalms 57:4, Proverbs 12:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 11:2, 58:7, Isaiah 54:17, Jeremiah 9:3

4 That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not. Parallel theme: Psalms 55:19

5 They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them? Parallel theme: Psalms 10:11, 140:5

6 They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep. Parallel theme: Psalms 5:9, 1 Samuel 24:9, 25:10, Proverbs 20:5, Isaiah 29:15, Matthew 26:59, 1 Corinthians 4:5 +2

7 But GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded. References God: Job 6:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:14, 73:19, Deuteronomy 32:23, 32:42, Proverbs 6:15, 29:1, Isaiah 30:13 +3

8 So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:7, 31:11, 140:9, Proverbs 12:13, 18:7, Jeremiah 18:16, 48:27, Nahum 3:7, Matthew 21:41, Luke 19:22 +5

9 And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing. References God: Psalms 40:3, Jeremiah 50:28, 51:10. Parallel theme: Isaiah 5:12

10 The righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory. Faith: Psalms 11:1, 25:20, 40:3. References Lord: Philippians 4:4. Righteousness: Psalms 58:10, 97:11, Job 22:19. Glory: Galatians 6:14. Parallel theme: Psalms 112:2 +4