Psalms 64:7
Psalms 64:7 in Multiple Translations
But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be wounded.
But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
But God will shoot at them; With an arrow suddenly shall they be wounded.
But God sends out an arrow against them; suddenly they are wounded.
But God will shoot them with arrows; all of a sudden they will be wounded.
But God will shoote an arrowe at them suddenly: their strokes shalbe at once.
And God doth shoot them [with] an arrow, Sudden have been their wounds,
But God will shoot at them. They will be suddenly struck down with an arrow.
But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
Thou who preparest the mountains by thy strength, being girded with power:
But it will be as though God will shoot his arrows at them, and suddenly they will be wounded.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 64:7
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Psalms 64:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יַֽחְפְּֽשׂוּ
עוֹלֹ֗ת
תַּ֭מְנוּ
חֵ֣פֶשׂ
מְחֻפָּ֑שׂ
וְ/קֶ֥רֶב
אִ֝֗ישׁ
וְ/לֵ֣ב
עָמֹֽק
יַֽחְפְּֽשׂוּ
châphas
H2664
to search
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
עוֹלֹ֗ת
ʻevel
H5766
injustice
N-cp
תַּ֭מְנוּ
tâmam
H8552
to finish
V-Qal-Perf-1cp
חֵ֣פֶשׂ
chêphes
H2665
plot
N-ms
מְחֻפָּ֑שׂ
châphas
H2664
to search
V-Pual-Inf-c
וְ/קֶ֥רֶב
qereb
H7130
entrails
Conj | N-ms
אִ֝֗ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
וְ/לֵ֣ב
lêb
H3820
heart
Conj | N-ms
עָמֹֽק
ʻâmôq
H6013
deep
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 64:7
יַֽחְפְּֽשׂוּ
châphas
H2664
"to search"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for search means to look for something or someone, and can also mean to disguise oneself or hide. It is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as in Psalm 119:2, where it means to seek God's commands.
Definition: 1) to search, search for, to search out, disguise oneself 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to search for 1a2) to think out, devise 1a3) to search, test 1b) (Niphal) to be searched out, be exposed 1c) (Piel) to search, search through, search for 1d) (Pual) to be searched for, be sought out 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to disguise oneself 1e2) to let oneself be searched for
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: change, (make) diligent (search), disquise self, hide, search (for, out). See also: Genesis 31:35; Job 30:18; Psalms 64:7.
עוֹלֹ֗ת
ʻevel
H5766
"injustice"
N-cp
Injustice or moral evil is what this word represents, covering violent deeds, unfair speech, and general wrongdoing. It is used to describe actions that go against God's standards of righteousness.
Definition: injustice, unrighteousness Another spelling of av.lah (עַוְלָה "injustice" H5766B)
Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: iniquity, perverseness, unjust(-ly), unrighteousness(-ly); wicked(-ness). See also: Leviticus 19:15; Psalms 64:7; Psalms 7:4.
תַּ֭מְנוּ
tâmam
H8552
"to finish"
V-Qal-Perf-1cp
To finish or complete something, either in a good or bad sense, like when God finished creating the world in Genesis. It can also mean to be consumed or destroyed. The KJV Bible uses words like accomplish, cease, or have done to translate it.
Definition: 1) to be complete, be finished, be at an end 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be finished, be completed 1a1a) completely, wholly, entirely (as auxiliary with verb) 1a2) to be finished, come to an end, cease 1a3) to be complete (of number) 1a4) to be consumed, be exhausted, be spent 1a5) to be finished, be consumed, be destroyed 1a6) to be complete, be sound, be unimpaired, be upright (ethically) 1a7) to complete, finish 1a8) to be completely crossed over 1b) (Niphal) to be consumed 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to finish, complete, perfect 1c2) to finish, cease doing, leave off doing 1c3) to complete, sum up, make whole 1c4) to destroy (uncleanness) 1c5) to make sound 1d) (Hithpael) to deal in integrity, act uprightly
Usage: Occurs in 61 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, be clean (pass-) ed, consume, have done, (come to an, have an, make an) end, fail, come to the full, be all gone, [idiom] be all here, be (make) perfect, be spent, sum, be (shew self) upright, be wasted, whole. See also: Genesis 47:15; 2 Kings 22:4; Psalms 9:7.
חֵ֣פֶשׂ
chêphes
H2665
"plot"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for plot refers to a trick or scheme, often used in a negative sense. It can also mean a clever or shrewd device, as seen in the story of Esther, where she uses a clever plot to save the Jewish people.
Definition: trick, plot, (shrewd) device
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: search. See also: Psalms 64:7.
מְחֻפָּ֑שׂ
châphas
H2664
"to search"
V-Pual-Inf-c
The Hebrew word for search means to look for something or someone, and can also mean to disguise oneself or hide. It is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as in Psalm 119:2, where it means to seek God's commands.
Definition: 1) to search, search for, to search out, disguise oneself 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to search for 1a2) to think out, devise 1a3) to search, test 1b) (Niphal) to be searched out, be exposed 1c) (Piel) to search, search through, search for 1d) (Pual) to be searched for, be sought out 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to disguise oneself 1e2) to let oneself be searched for
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: change, (make) diligent (search), disquise self, hide, search (for, out). See also: Genesis 31:35; Job 30:18; Psalms 64:7.
וְ/קֶ֥רֶב
qereb
H7130
"entrails"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means the inner part or midst of something, whether physical or emotional, and can refer to the entrails of an animal or the seat of thought and emotion. In 1 Kings 17:21, it describes Elijah's emotional plea to God.
Definition: : among/within 1) midst, among, inner part, middle 1a) inward part 1a1) physical sense 1a2) as seat of thought and emotion 1a3) as faculty of thought and emotion 1b) in the midst, among, from among (of a number of persons) 1c) entrails (of sacrificial animals) Also means: qe.rev (קֶ֫רֶב ": inner_parts" H7130H)
Usage: Occurs in 220 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] among, [idiom] before, bowels, [idiom] unto charge, [phrase] eat (up), [idiom] heart, [idiom] him, [idiom] in, inward ([idiom] -ly, part, -s, thought), midst, [phrase] out of, purtenance, [idiom] therein, [idiom] through, [idiom] within self. See also: Genesis 18:12; Joshua 7:12; Psalms 5:10.
אִ֝֗ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
וְ/לֵ֣ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
Conj | N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
עָמֹֽק
ʻâmôq
H6013
"deep"
Adj
Means deep, describing something that is physically or emotionally profound, like the depths of the ocean or a mysterious situation, as seen in Psalm 36:6. It can also describe something that is unsearchable or hard to understand. This concept is used to convey a sense of awe or wonder.
Definition: 1) deep, mysterious, depths 1a) deep 1b) unsearchable
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: ([idiom] exceeding) deep (thing). See also: Leviticus 13:3; Job 12:22; Psalms 64:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 64:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 64:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 64:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 64:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 64:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 64:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 64:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 64:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 64:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 64:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 64:7
- Sermons on Psalms 64:7
Context — The Hurtful Tongue
5They hold fast to their evil purpose; they speak of hiding their snares. “Who will see them?” they say.
6They devise injustice and say, “We have perfected a secret plan.” For the inner man and the heart are mysterious.
7But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be wounded.
8They will be made to stumble, their own tongues turned against them. All who see will shake their heads. 9Then all mankind will fear and proclaim the work of God; so they will ponder what He has done.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 7:12–13 | If one does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He has bent and strung His bow. He has prepared His deadly weapons; He ordains His arrows with fire. |
| 2 | 1 Thessalonians 5:2–3 | For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. |
| 3 | Proverbs 6:15 | Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery. |
| 4 | Psalms 18:14 | He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. |
| 5 | Proverbs 29:1 | A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 10:3–7 | When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him. Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run it through me, or these uncircumcised men will come and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. When his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he too fell on his own sword and died. So Saul died together with his three sons and all his house. When all the Israelites in the valley saw that the army had fled and that Saul and his sons had died, they abandoned their cities and ran away. So the Philistines came and occupied their cities. |
| 7 | Psalms 73:19 | How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! |
| 8 | Isaiah 30:13 | this iniquity of yours is like a breach about to fail, a bulge in a high wall, whose collapse will come suddenly— in an instant! |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 32:42 | I will make My arrows drunk with blood, while My sword devours flesh— the blood of the slain and captives, the heads of the enemy leaders.” |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 32:23 | I will heap disasters upon them; I will spend My arrows against them. |
Psalms 64:7 Summary
This verse means that God will bring sudden and unexpected judgment on those who plot evil against others. It's like God is shooting arrows at them, but instead of physical arrows, it's His justice and judgment that will wound them. This reminds us that God is in control and will ultimately bring justice, just like it says in Psalm 37:28 that God will not forsake His saints. We can trust in God's sovereignty and justice, and not take matters into our own hands, as it says in Romans 12:19 that vengeance belongs to God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God will shoot them with arrows?
This is a metaphorical expression indicating God's judgment and intervention against those who plot evil, similar to Psalm 7:13 where God is described as a God who shoots arrows to destroy the wicked.
Why does the verse say they will be wounded suddenly?
The suddenness of their wounding emphasizes God's swift and unexpected judgment, much like in Isaiah 29:5 where the Lord's judgment comes suddenly and unexpectedly upon the wicked.
Is this verse promoting violence or retaliation?
No, this verse is not promoting violence or retaliation, but rather highlighting God's sovereignty and justice, as seen in Romans 12:19 where it is written that vengeance belongs to God, not to humans.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us that God is actively involved in our lives and the world, and that He will ultimately bring justice, as promised in Psalm 37:28 where it is written that God will not forsake His saints.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust in God's justice and sovereignty in my own life, especially when faced with injustice or evil?
- How does this verse challenge my perspective on God's role in the world and in my life?
- What does this verse teach me about the nature of God's judgment and justice, and how can I apply this to my relationships with others?
- In what ways can I surrender my desire for revenge or retaliation to God, and instead trust in His sovereignty and justice?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 64:7
But God shall shoot at them [with] an arrow,.... With one or other of his four judgments; famine, pestilence, sword, and wild beasts, Ezekiel 14:21; which he brings upon wicked men; and may be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 64:7
They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep. -When all the plot is ripe, then ensues sudden destruction of the wicked plotters.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 64:7
God shall shoot at them; though I can neither search out or prevent their subtle devices, yet God can and will certainly do it. Suddenly; shortly and unexpectedly.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 64:7
Psalms 64:7 But God shall shoot at them [with] an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.Ver. 7. But God shall shoot at them, &c.] He shall overshoot them in their own bow, pay them home in their own coin; he will deal with them lege talionis, for he loveth to retaliate, see Psalms 64:4, they shall find that he can handle his arms a fair deal better against them than they did against David. With an arrow suddenly] As was Ahab, and the rich fool, Luke 12:16-21, while he sat pruning himself like a bird on a bough, death fetched him off suddenly by his shaft shot at him, and down be came tumbling. See 1 Thessalonians 5:3.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 64:7
(7, 8) The meaning of these verses is clear. In the moment of their imagined success, their deeply-laid schemes just on the point of ripening, a sudden Divine retribution overtakes the wicked, and all their calumnies, invented with such cunning, fall back on their own heads. But the construction is most perplexing. The text presents a tangled maze of abrupt clauses, which, arranged according to the accents, run: And God shoots an arrow, sudden are their wounds, and they make it (or him) fall on themselves their tongue. The last clause seems to pronounce the law which obtains in Divine judgment. While God orders the retribution it is yet the recoil of their own evil on the guilty. In these cases, “We still have judgment here, that we but teach Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return To plague the inventor; this evenhanded justice Commends the ingredients of our poisoned chalice To our own lips.” : Macbeth.Flee away.—The verb (nâdad) properly means to flutter the wings like a bird (Isaiah 10:14).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 64:7
Verse 7. But God shall shoot at them with an arrow] They endeavour to trace me out, that they may shoot me; but God will shoot at them. This, if the Psalm refer to the times of David, seems to be prophetic of Saul's death. The archers pressed upon him, and sorely wounded him with their arrows. 1 Samuel 31:3.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 64:7
7–10. They may scheme, but in the midst of their schemes the arrow of divine judgement pierces them: by this exhibition of God’s justice all men are warned, and the righteous are encouraged.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 64:7
But God shall shoot at them with an arrow - That is, Instead of their being able to carry out their purposes of shooting the arrows which they had prepared against others, God will shoot his arrows against them.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 64:7
7. But God shall shoot at them with an arrow—Both the verbs in the two lines of this verse are in the past tense, and though the Hebrew gives an ambiguous idea as to interpunction, yet we should
Sermons on Psalms 64:7
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Turn or Burn by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing that God will punish sin. He shares a story about a minister who, while walking in a forest, comes across a cle |
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The Last Days of America by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God sent him to New York City for two reasons: to find a holy remnant who would pursue holiness and righteousness, and to warn of comin |
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Choices for Life - Tim Wiesner Talks With Jim Cymbala - Part 2 by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, Pastor Jim Symbola of the Brooklyn Tabernacle emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel in a time when people are realizing the uncertainty of tomorrow. He |
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(The Last Days) Dont Get Drunk W/ Worldiness by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being ready for the last days and the coming of Christ. It highlights the need for readiness over detailed knowledge of future events, focu |
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Revival Fire - Part 2 (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a group of people who experienced a divine encounter with God. They were on their way back from Brownsville when God's pr |
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(The Last Days & the Lord's Coming) Dont Get Drunk With Worldliness by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of being spiritually prepared for the second coming of Jesus. He references Luke 21:26, where Jesus speaks about the fear and |
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-8 by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding our identity as believers and living in accordance with it. He encourages listeners to stand upon the promise |