Psalms 64:2

2 Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the plots of evildoers.

Psalms 64:2 in Other Translations

2 Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:

2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the throng of evildoers,

2 Hide me from the plots of this evil mob, from this gang of wrongdoers.

2 Don't let them find me - the conspirators out to get me,

2 Hide me from the secret counsel of evil-doers, From the tumult of the workers of iniquity;

2 Hide me from the secret plots of criminals, from the mob of troublemakers.

2 Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of evildoers,

2 Hide me from those who make evil plans against me. Hide me from that crowd of people who are doing evil.

Psalms 64:2 Meaning and Commentary

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 ) ( Psalms 1:1 ) ; and the counsel itself they there take; from the bad effects of which the psalmist desired to be hid and preserved. So Saul and his courtiers secretly took counsel against David, and the Jews against Christ, and that very privily and secretly; see ( Matthew 26:3 ) ( 27:1 ) ;

from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity;
their noise, rage, and tumult; see ( Psalms 2:1 Psalms 2:2 ) . The former phrase denotes their secret machinations and designs, and this their open violence; and the persons that entered into such measures are no other than evildoers and workers of iniquity; though they might be under a profession of religion, as David's enemies, and the Jews, who were Christ's enemies, were, ( Matthew 7:22 Matthew 7:23 ) ; and who are further described in the next verses.

Psalms 64:2 In-Context

1 Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.

2 Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the plots of evildoers.

3 They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim cruel words like deadly arrows.

4 They shoot from ambush at the innocent; they shoot suddenly, without fear.

5 They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, “Who will see it ?”

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 1:10
• 2. Psalms 56:6; Psalms 59:2