Psalm 64
Exaudi, Deus
The Book of Common Prayer (1979) · 10 verses
- 1
Hear my voice, O God, when I complain; *
protect my life from fear of the enemy. - 2
Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, *
from the mob of evildoers. - 3
They sharpen their tongue like a sword, *
and aim their bitter words like arrows, - 4
That they may shoot down the blameless from ambush; *
they shoot without warning and are not afraid. - 5
They hold fast to their evil course; *
they plan how they may hide their snares. - 6
They say, "Who will see us? who will find out our crimes? *
we have thought out a perfect plot." - 7
The human mind and heart are a mystery; *
but God will loose an arrow at them, and suddenly they will be wounded. - 8
He will make them trip over their tongues, *
and all who see them will shake their heads. - 9
Everyone will stand in awe and declare God's deeds; *
they will recognize his works. - 10
The righteous will rejoice in the LORD and put their trust in him, *
and all who are true of heart will glory.
The text of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer is in the public domain in the United States.