Psalms, chapter 64

Celebrate because of the Lord

Listen to my concerns, God,

and protect me from my enemiesP' threats.

²Keep me safe from secret plots

of corrupt and evil gangs.

³ CTheir words cut like swords,

and their cruel remarks sting like sharp arrows.

⁴They fearlessly ambush and shoot innocent people.

⁵They are determined to do evil,

and they tell themselves,

“Let's set traps! No one can see us.”*

⁶They make evil plansO and say,

“We'll commit a perfect crime.

No one knows our thoughtsP.”*

⁷But God will shoot his arrows and quickly wound themH.

⁸They will be destroyed by their own words,

and everyone who sees them will tremble with fear.*

⁹They will be afraid and say, “Look at what God has done

and keep it all in mind.”

¹⁰May the Lord bless his people with peace and happinessI

and let them celebrate.