Psalm 64

1. Heed my complaint, O God, and hear me.
   Save me from all my enemies;
   hide me from their conspiracies,
   from noisy mobs that make me weary.
   O God, be near me!
   
   
2. Their tongues the sharpest swords resemble;
   a deadly dart is every word
   as boldly, by no fear deterred,
   they strike the blameless and the humble
   to make them stumble.
   
   
3. They hatch their schemes for my destruction
   and cunningly conceal their snare.
   “No one will see it,” they declare
   and with their smug self-satisfaction
   boast of their action.
   
   
4. But God will shoot them with his arrow,
   and their own tongues will bring them shame.
   Many will shake their heads at them;
   their downfall will be quick and thorough,
   much to their sorrow.
   
   
5. Then all will fear our great defender;
   they will God’s mighty deeds proclaim
   and, praising his exalted name,
   will stand in awe as they all ponder
   his works of wonder.
   
   
6. Come, praise the LORD for his salvation!
   Let all the just in him delight;
   let them seek refuge in his might
   and thank him for their preservation
   with jubilation.