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Psalm 64

Exaudi, Deus

The Book of Common Prayer (1979) · 10 verses

  1. 1

    Hear my voice, O God, when I complain; *
    protect my life from fear of the enemy.

  2. 2

    Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, *
    from the mob of evildoers.

  3. 3

    They sharpen their tongue like a sword, *
    and aim their bitter words like arrows,

  4. 4

    That they may shoot down the blameless from ambush; *
    they shoot without warning and are not afraid.

  5. 5

    They hold fast to their evil course; *
    they plan how they may hide their snares.

  6. 6

    They say, "Who will see us? who will find out our crimes? *
    we have thought out a perfect plot."

  7. 7

    The human mind and heart are a mystery; *
    but God will loose an arrow at them, and suddenly they will be wounded.

  8. 8

    He will make them trip over their tongues, *
    and all who see them will shake their heads.

  9. 9

    Everyone will stand in awe and declare God's deeds; *
    they will recognize his works.

  10. 10

    The righteous will rejoice in the LORD and put their trust in him, *
    and all who are true of heart will glory.

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