Psalm 64:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.

Traditional

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

Literal

For the one directing. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice in my complaint; from the dread of the enemy, may You preserve my life.

Latin

In finem. Psalmus David. Exaudi, Deus, orationem meam cum deprecor; a timore inimici eripe animam meam.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.

Notes

Psalms 64:1–6

These verses form a prayer for rescue from bold and powerful liars.

Psalms 64:1–10

This lament speaks against the destructive plans and arrogant attitude of the wicked (Psalm 64:1–6). The psalmist prays to God and finds comfort in God's justice because the righteous judge will undo the wicked's actions. The godly will rejoice and gain wisdom as they think about God's powerful deeds.

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Psalm 143:1–3
A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me.
Psalm 34:4
I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.
Lamentations 3:55–56
I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit.
Psalm 130:1–2
A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD!
Psalm 140:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,
Psalm 141:1
A Psalm of David. I call upon You, O LORD; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to You.
Acts 27:24
…and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’
Psalm 31:13–15
For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.
Psalm 55:1–2
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, and do not ignore my plea.
Psalm 17:8–9
Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
Acts 18:9–10
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.
Psalm 27:7
Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.

Parallels

James 3:1–12

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

David Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In David: King of Israel: Probably Writes Psalms Eleven at This Period of his Life Enemies: Pray for Deliverance From Psalms: Afflictions

Psalm 64:1

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