Psalms 64:5
“They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?”
Psalms 64:5 — King James Version
Verse 5 of 10 in Psalms chapter 64 — King James Version. Read it in context below, with maps, timelines and thematic connections beside the text.
Psalms 64:5 in other translations
- World English Bible
- “They encourage themselves in evil plans. They talk about laying snares secretly. They say, “Who will see them?””
- American Standard Version
- “They encourage themselves in an evil purpose; They commune of laying snares privily; They say, Who will see them?”
Psalms 64 — full chapter (King James Version)
Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity: Who whet their tongue like a , and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words: That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not. They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them? They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep. But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded. So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away. And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing. The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall .