Psalms 64

₁Listen to my concerns, God,

and protect me

from my terrible enemies.

₂Keep me safe from secret plots

of corrupt and evil gangs.

₃Their 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 plans and say,

“We'll commit a perfect crime.

No one knows our thoughts.”

₇But God will shoot his arrows

and quickly wound them.

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 happiness

and let them celebrate.