64:1 O God, listen to my complaint. Do not let my enemies' threats overwhelm me.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 64 , Verse 1 , O God, listen to my complaint. Do not let my enemies' threats overwhelm me.
64:2 Protect me from the plots of the wicked, from the scheming of those who do evil.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 64 , Verse 2 , Protect me from the plots of the wicked, from the scheming of those who do evil.
64:3 Sharp tongues are the swords they wield; bitter words are the arrows they aim.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 64 , Verse 3 , Sharp tongues are the swords they wield; bitter words are the arrows they aim.
64:4 They shoot from ambush at the innocent, attacking suddenly and fearlessly.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 64 , Verse 4 , They shoot from ambush at the innocent, attacking suddenly and fearlessly.
64:5 They encourage each other to do evil and plan how to set their traps. 'Who will ever notice?' they ask.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 64 , Verse 5 , They encourage each other to do evil and plan how to set their traps. 'Who will ever notice?' they ask.
64:6 As they plot their crimes, they say, 'We have devised the perfect plan!' Yes, the human heart and mind are cunning.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 64 , Verse 6 , As they plot their crimes, they say, 'We have devised the perfect plan!' Yes, the human heart and mind are cunning.
64:7 But God himself will shoot them down. Suddenly, his arrows will pierce them.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 64 , Verse 7 , But God himself will shoot them down. Suddenly, his arrows will pierce them.
64:8 Their own words will be turned against them, destroying them. All who see it happening will shake their heads in scorn.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 64 , Verse 8 , Their own words will be turned against them, destroying them. All who see it happening will shake their heads in scorn.
64:9 Then everyone will stand in awe, proclaiming the mighty acts of God, realizing all the amazing things he does.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 64 , Verse 9 , Then everyone will stand in awe, proclaiming the mighty acts of God, realizing all the amazing things he does.
64:10 The godly will rejoice in the LORD and find shelter in him. And those who do what is right will praise him.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 64 , Verse 10 , The godly will rejoice in the LORD and find shelter in him. And those who do what is right will praise him.