Psalms 64:2
Psalms 64:2 in Multiple Translations
Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity,
Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
Hide me from the secret counsel of evil-doers, From the tumult of the workers of iniquity;
Keep me safe from the secret purpose of wrongdoers; from the band of the workers of evil;
Shelter me from the plots of the wicked, from this evil mob.
Hide me from the conspiracie of the wicked, and from the rage of the workers of iniquitie.
Hidest me from the secret counsel of evil doers, From the tumult of workers of iniquity.
Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the noisy crowd of the ones doing evil;
Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
A Hymn, O God, becometh thee in Sion: and a vow shall be paid to thee in Jerusalem.
Protect me from what wicked men are planning to do to me; protect me from that gang of men who do what is evil.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 64:2
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Psalms 64:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׁמַע
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
קוֹלִ֣/י
בְ/שִׂיחִ֑/י
מִ/פַּ֥חַד
א֝וֹיֵ֗ב
תִּצֹּ֥ר
חַיָּֽ/י
שְׁמַע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
קוֹלִ֣/י
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms | Suff
בְ/שִׂיחִ֑/י
sîyach
H7879
complaint
Prep | N-ms | Suff
מִ/פַּ֥חַד
pachad
H6343
dread
Prep | N-ms
א֝וֹיֵ֗ב
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
V-Qal
תִּצֹּ֥ר
nâtsar
H5341
to watch
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
חַיָּֽ/י
chay
H2416
alive
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 64:2
שְׁמַע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
אֱלֹהִ֣ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
קוֹלִ֣/י
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms | Suff
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
בְ/שִׂיחִ֑/י
sîyach
H7879
"complaint"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to a complaint or a thought that someone expresses, like a prayer or a concern, often used in the Psalms to describe the writer's emotions.
Definition: 1) meditation, complaint, musing 1a) plaint, complaint 1b) following are uncertain 1b1) musing 1b2) anxiety, trouble 1b3) talk
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk. See also: 1 Samuel 1:16; Job 23:2; Psalms 55:3.
מִ/פַּ֥חַד
pachad
H6343
"dread"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a feeling of terror or dread, often caused by something sudden or frightening. In the Bible, it describes the fear of God or the dread of His judgment. The prophet Isaiah used it to describe the terror of God's wrath.
Definition: 1) terror, dread 1a) dread 1b) object of dread
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: dread(-ful), fear, (thing) great (fear, -ly feared), terror. See also: Genesis 31:42; Job 39:22; Psalms 14:5.
א֝וֹיֵ֗ב
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
תִּצֹּ֥ר
nâtsar
H5341
"to watch"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This word means to watch or guard something, like the Israelites watching over the Passover in Exodus 12:42 or God watching over his people in Psalm 121:4.
Definition: 1) to guard, watch, watch over, keep 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to watch, guard, keep 1a2) to preserve, guard from dangers 1a3) to keep, observe, guard with fidelity 1a4) to guard, keep secret 1a5) to be kept close, be blockaded 1a6) watchman (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing), monument, observe, preserve(-r), subtil, watcher(-man). See also: Exodus 34:7; Proverbs 2:8; Psalms 12:8.
חַיָּֽ/י
chay
H2416
"alive"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 64:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 64:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 64:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 64:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 64:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 64:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 64:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 64:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 64:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 64:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 64:2
- Sermons on Psalms 64:2
Context — The Hurtful Tongue
1Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.
2Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity,
3who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, 4ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 143:9 | Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge. |
| 2 | Psalms 59:2 | Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed. |
| 3 | Psalms 109:2–3 | For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 11:19 | For I was like a gentle lamb led to slaughter; I did not know that they had plotted against me: “Let us destroy the tree with its fruit; let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be remembered no more.” |
| 5 | Psalms 31:20 | You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues. |
| 6 | Psalms 27:5 | For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 18:23 | But You, O LORD, know all their deadly plots against me. Do not wipe out their guilt or blot out their sin from Your sight. Let them be overthrown before You; deal with them in the time of Your anger. |
| 8 | Psalms 3:1 | O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! |
| 9 | Acts 25:3 | to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. |
| 10 | Isaiah 32:2 | Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land. |
Psalms 64:2 Summary
This verse is a prayer asking God to protect us from the evil plans and intentions of those who oppose Him. It's a reminder that we don't have to face these challenges alone, but can trust in God's power and love to keep us safe, as promised in Psalms 91:4 and Jeremiah 29:11. When we feel overwhelmed or threatened, we can cry out to God for help, just like the psalmist did, and trust that He will hear our prayers and provide for our needs. By trusting in God's care and protection, we can find peace and comfort, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, as seen in Philippians 4:7 and Isaiah 41:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be hidden from the scheming of the wicked?
To be hidden from the scheming of the wicked means to be protected from the evil plans and intentions of those who oppose God and His people, as seen in Psalms 64:2, and to trust in God's sovereignty and care, as promised in Romans 8:28.
Who are the workers of iniquity mentioned in this verse?
The workers of iniquity refer to those who actively engage in sinful and evil behavior, rejecting God's laws and principles, as described in Psalms 6:8 and Matthew 7:23.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply this verse by praying for God's protection and guidance in our lives, especially when faced with opposition or evil intentions, and by trusting in His power and love, as expressed in Jeremiah 29:11 and 1 John 4:16.
What is the relationship between this verse and the surrounding verses?
This verse is part of a larger prayer for protection and deliverance from enemies, as seen in Psalms 64:1-4, and it highlights the importance of trusting in God's care and provision in the face of adversity, as emphasized in Psalms 23:4 and 2 Timothy 4:18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can seek to be hidden from the scheming of the wicked in my own life, and how can I trust in God's protection?
- How do I respond when faced with the evil plans and intentions of others, and what can I learn from the example of the psalmist in this verse?
- In what ways can I sharpen my awareness of the schemes of the wicked, and how can I stay grounded in God's truth and love?
- What are some practical ways that I can pray for God's protection and guidance in my life, and how can I trust in His sovereignty and care?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 64:2
Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked,.... The word used denotes both the place where wicked men meet together for consultation; see Genesis 49:6; and the counsel itself they there take; from
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 64:2
Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity: Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked - `from the divan of the malicious;' from the secret
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 64:2
From the secret counsel, i.e. from the ill effects of their plots against me.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 64:2
Psalms 64:2 Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:Ver. 2. Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked] Or, from the mystery of evil doers, from the Church malignant, that mystery of iniquity. See the contrary, Psalms 111:1. From the insurrection, &c.] Heb. from their tumult, their hurricum, their open force, as well as from their secret fraud. Let thy protection equal their projects, who turn every stone to undo me.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 64:2
(2) Secret counsel . . . insurrection—Better, secret league (sôd) . . . noisy gathering (rigshah). For sôd see Psalms 25:14, and for rigshah see Note to Psalms 2:2.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 64:2
Verse 2. Hide me from the secret counsel] They plotted his destruction, and then formed insurrections in order to accomplish it. Workers of iniquity] Those who made sin their labour, their daily employment; it was their occupation and trade. It is supposed that by this title the Babylonians are intended. See Psalms 6:3; Psalms 14:4; Psalms 36:12; Psalms 53:4; Psalms 59:2.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 64:2
2. Thou wilt hide me from the secret council of evil doers, From the tumultuous throng of workers of iniquity. i.e. from secret machinations and open attack. The cognate verbs are used together in Psalms 2:1-2 (tumultuously assemble, R.V. marg.; take counsel). Cp. Psalms 31:13. The same words occur in Psalms 55:14, but in a good sense.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 64:2
Hide me - Or, more literally, thou wilt hide me. There is both an implied prayer that this might be done, and a confident belief that it would be done.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 64:2
2. Secret counsel—Conspiracy, dark plotting. Insurrection—The word signifies a tumultuous assembly, a rushing together of the masses, as Psalms 2:1; a noisy crowd, Psalms 55:14.
Sermons on Psalms 64:2
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 184 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the danger of being influenced by man rather than God. He highlights the vanity and emptiness of worldly pursuits and the need to be free to |
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Heaven: Its Hope by D.L. Moody | The preacher delves into the concept of hostility, describing it as a word spoken against or defiance against authority, often involving strife and enmity. The term 'antilogia' is |
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Xlviii. to Lady Kenmure by Samuel Rutherford | Samuel Rutherford preaches from Aberdeen, expressing gratitude for the warm reception he has received despite facing opposition from those who do not share his faith. He encourages |
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Small Things Give Anxiety by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding peace in God's presence, emphasizing the importance of hiding our lives in Him to experience true tranquility and joy. She highlights ho |
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The Devil Is Out to Destroy Your Faith by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher describes a dream he had where he walked through the streets of New York and saw a scene of darkness and ugliness. He came across young people lying in |
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When My Heart Is Overwhelmed by Jenny Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of a family who faced multiple tragedies and hardships. They lost their farms, and later, their grandson was killed in an accident. Des |
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Preaching Critique by William Booth | This sermon recounts the early days of the Christian mission led by William Booth in the rough quarter of London, where unkempt crowds gathered in a tent despite challenges. As win |