64:1 (A psalm by David for the music leader.) Listen to my concerns, God, and protect me from my terrible enemies. |
64:2 Keep me safe from secret plots of corrupt and evil gangs. |
64:3 Their words cut like swords, and their cruel remarks sting like sharp arrows. |
64:4 They fearlessly ambush and shoot innocent people. |
64:5 They are determined to do evil, and they tell themselves, "Let's set traps! No one can see us." |
64:6 They make evil plans and say, "We'll commit a perfect crime. No one knows our thoughts." |
64:7 But God will shoot his arrows and quickly wound them. |
64:8 They will be destroyed by their own words, and everyone who sees them will tremble with fear. |
64:9 They will be afraid and say, "Look at what God has done and keep it all in mind." |
64:10 May the LORD bless his people with peace and happiness and let them celebrate. |