Psalms 64: Protection from the Sharpened Tongues of the Wicked

Psalms 64 documents the hidden warfare of the wicked, who 'whet their tongue like a sword' and shoot arrows of bitter words from secret places. It establishes that while the wicked carefully 'perfect' their plots, God's sudden intervention will cause their own tongues to fall upon themselves.

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Psalms chapter 64

Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:

Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:

That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.

They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?

They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.

But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.

So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.

And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.

The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.

Witness the irony of divine justice as the 'secret' weapons of the wicked become the instruments of their own public downfall. Begin your study with psalms 64 summary.

The psalm notes that the wicked 'encourage themselves in an evil matter,' showing that sin often requires social reinforcement. The 'Word Secret' is Sharaw, meaning 'to whet' or 'sharpen,' illustrating how some people spend intentional time making their words as hurtful as possible. Discover the riches with psalms 64 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.

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