For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, their shafts on string they fit, That those who upright are in heart they privily may hit.
Psalm 64:4 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) That they may at the perfect man in secret aim their shot; Yea, suddenly they dare at him to shoot, and fear it not. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: Suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Who shoot from ambush at the blameless man; suddenly do they shoot at him, without self-reproach or fear. American Standard Version (1901) That they may shoot in secret places at the perfect: Suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not. Common English Bible from their hiding places so as to shoot an innocent person. They shoot without warning and without fear. Catholic Public Domain Version Words of iniquity have prevailed over us. And you will pardon our impieties. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The words of the wicked have prevailed over us: and thou wilt pardon our transgressions. |
For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, their shafts on string they fit, That those who upright are in heart they privily may hit.
The Lord shall hear, and them afflict, of old who hath abode: Because they never changes have, therefore they fear not God.
Cast thou thy burden on the Lord, and he shall thee sustain; Yea, he shall cause the righteous man unmoved to remain.
Be thou exalted very high above the heav'ns, O God; Let thou thy glory be advanc'd o'er all the earth abroad.