Psalms 64:9
“And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.”
Psalms 64:9 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- and every man was afraid. And they declared the works of God: and understood his doings.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And all men shall fear; And they shall declare the work of God, And shall wisely consider of his doing.
- DARBYDarby
- And all men shall fear, and shall declare God's doing; and they shall wisely consider his work.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- All mankind shall be afraid. They shall declare the work of God, and shall wisely ponder what he has done.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And all men fear, and declare the work of God, And His deed they have considered wisely.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
Context: Psalms 64
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.
10The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
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.