Psalms 64:7
“But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.”
Psalms 64:7 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- and God shall be exalted. The arrows of children are their wounds:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But God will shoot at them; With an arrow suddenly shall they be wounded.
- DARBYDarby
- But God will shoot an arrow at them: suddenly are they wounded;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But God will shoot at them. They will be suddenly struck down with an arrow.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And God doth shoot them with an arrow, Sudden have been their wounds,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
Context: Psalms 64
5They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?
6They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
7But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
8So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
9And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
About Psalms 64: A Cry for Protection from Enemies
Psalm 64 is a prayer of the psalmist to God for protection from enemies who seek to harm him through their deceitful schemes and slanderous words. The psalmist expresses his distress and fear, but also his confidence in God's justice and deliverance.
Commentary
This psalm speaks to the universal human experience of facing opposition and persecution from those who would seek to harm us. The psalmist's cry for protection is not just physical, but also emotional and spiritual, as he seeks deliverance from the destructive words and lies of his enemies. The psalmist turns to God, who he knows to be a just judge, to defend him and to expose and neutralize the plans of his enemies. In the end, the psalmist praises God for his unfailing love and protection, and encourages us all to put our trust in God in times of trouble.