Psalms 64:1
American King James Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
American Standard Version Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint: Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
King James Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
World English Bible Hear my voice, God, in my complaint. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
Psalms 64:2
American King James Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
American Standard Version Hide me from the secret counsel of evil-doers, From the tumult of the workers of iniquity;
King James Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
World English Bible Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the noisy crowd of the ones doing evil;
Psalms 64:3
American King James Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
American Standard Version Who have whet their tongue like a sword, And have aimed their arrows, even bitter words,
King James Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
World English Bible who sharpen their tongue like a sword, and aim their arrows, deadly words,
Psalms 64:4
American King James That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
American Standard Version That they may shoot in secret places at the perfect: Suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
King James That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
World English Bible to shoot innocent men from ambushes. They shoot at him suddenly and fearlessly.
Psalms 64:5
American King James They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privately; they say, Who shall see them?
American Standard Version They encourage themselves in an evil purpose; They commune of laying snares privily; They say, Who will see them?
King James They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?
World English Bible They encourage themselves in evil plans. They talk about laying snares secretly. They say, “Who will see them?”
Psalms 64:6
American King James They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
American Standard Version They search out iniquities; We have accomplished, `say they', a diligent search: And the inward thought and the heart of every one is deep.
King James They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
World English Bible They plot injustice, saying, “We have made a perfect plan!” Surely man’s mind and heart are cunning.
Psalms 64:7
American King James But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
American Standard Version But God will shoot at them; With an arrow suddenly shall they be wounded.
King James But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
World English Bible But God will shoot at them. They will be suddenly struck down with an arrow.
Psalms 64:8
American King James So they shall make their own tongue to fall on themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
American Standard Version So they shall be made to stumble, their own tongue being against them: All that see them shall wag the head.
King James So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
World English Bible Their own tongues shall ruin them. All who see them will shake their heads.
Psalms 64:9
American King James And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
American Standard Version And all men shall fear; And they shall declare the work of God, And shall wisely consider of his doing.
King James And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
World English Bible All mankind shall be afraid. They shall declare the work of God, and shall wisely ponder what he has done.
Psalms 64:10
American King James The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
American Standard Version The righteous shall be glad in Jehovah, and shall take refuge in him; And all the upright in heart shall glory. Psalm 65 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm. A song of David.
King James The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
World English Bible The righteous shall be glad in Yahweh, and shall take refuge in him. All the upright in heart shall praise him!