Third Millennium Bible TMB
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 <<To the chief musician: A Psalm of David.>> Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer; preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
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Hear my voice, O God, when I complain. Protect my life from a terrifying enemy.
2 Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked, from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity,
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Hide me from the secret plots of criminals, from the mob of troublemakers.
3 who whet their tongue like a sword and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words,
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They sharpen their tongues like swords. They aim bitter words like arrows
4 that they may shoot in secret at the perfect; suddenly do they shoot at him and fear not.
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to shoot at innocent people from their hiding places. They shoot at them suddenly, without any fear.
5 They encourage each other in an evil purpose; they commune in laying snares privily; they say, "Who shall see them?"
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They encourage one another in their evil plans. They talk about setting traps and say, "Who can see them?"
6 They search out iniquities, they conduct a diligent search; both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
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They search for the perfect crime and say, "We have perfected a foolproof scheme!" Human nature and the human heart are a mystery!
7 But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
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But God will shoot them with an arrow. Suddenly, they will be struck dead.
8 So shall they make their own tongue to fall upon themselves; all that see them shall flee away.
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They will trip over their own tongues. Everyone who sees them will shake his head.
9 And all men shall fear and shall declare the work of God, for they shall wisely consider His doing.
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Everyone will be afraid and conclude, "This is an act of God!" They will learn from what he has done.
10 The righteous shall be glad in the LORD and shall trust in Him, and all the upright in heart shall glory.
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Righteous people will find joy in the LORD and take refuge in him. Everyone whose motives are decent will be able to brag.
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