Psalm 64: Exaudi, Deus

Hear my voice, O God, when I complain; *

protect my life from fear of the enemy.

Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, *

from the mob of evildoers.

They sharpen their tongue like a sword, *

and aim their bitter words like arrows,

That they may shoot down the blameless from ambush; *

they shoot without warning and are not afraid.

They hold fast to their evil course; *

they plan how they may hide their snares.

They say, "Who will see us?

who will find out our crimes? *

we have thought out a perfect plot."

The human mind and heart are a mystery; *

but God will loose an arrow at them,

and suddenly they will be wounded.

He will make them trip over their tongues, *

and all who see them will shake their heads.

Everyone will stand in awe and declare God's deeds; *

they will recognize his works.

The righteous will rejoice in the LORD and put their trust in him, *

and all who are true of heart will glory.