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from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/64.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, From the rebellion of the workers of iniquity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/64.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hide me from the secret discussion of evildoers, From the restlessness of the workers of injustice,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/64.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Hide me from the secret counsel of evildoers, From the tumult of those who do iniquity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/64.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Hide me from the secret counsel of evildoers, From the tumult of those who do iniquity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/64.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Hide me from the secret counsel of evildoers, From the tumult of the workers of iniquity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/64.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Hide me from the secret counsel <i>and</i> conspiracy of the ungodly, From the scheming of those who do wrong,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/64.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hide me from the scheming of wicked people, from the mob of evildoers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/64.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hide me from the scheming of wicked people, from the mob of evildoers, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/64.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Hide me from the secret counsel of evil-doers, From the tumult of the workers of iniquity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/64.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Keep me safe from secret plots of corrupt and evil gangs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/64.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Hide me from the secret counsel of evil-doers; from the tumult of the workers of iniquity:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/64.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hide me from the secret plots of criminals, from the mob of troublemakers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/64.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Protect me from the plots of the wicked, from mobs of evil people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/64.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the mob of those who practice evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/64.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hide me from the plots of evil men, from the crowd of evildoers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/64.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the noisy crowd of the ones doing evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/64.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/64.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/64.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the noisy crowd of the ones doing evil; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/64.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Hide me from the secret counsel of evildoers, "" From the tumult of workers of iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/64.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Hidest me from the secret counsel of evil doers, From the tumult of workers of iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/64.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou wilt cover me from the consultation of evil ones; from the crowd of the workers of vanity:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/64.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou hast protected me from the assembly of the malignant; from the multitude of the workers of iniquity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/64.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 63:3>You have protected me from the assembly of the malignant, from a multitude of workers of iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/64.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hide me from the malicious crowd, the mob of evildoers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/64.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the scheming of evildoers,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/64.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Hide me from the wickedness of the evil one; from the corruption of the workers of iniquity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/64.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Hide me from the evil of the evil one, and from the way of life of evildoers.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/64.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hide me from the council of evil-doers; From the tumult of the workers of iniquity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/64.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou hast sheltered me from the conspiracy of them that do wickedly; from the multitude of them that work iniquity;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/64-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7448" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/64.htm">The Hurtful Tongue</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5641.htm" title="5641: tas·tî·rê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To hide, conceal. A primitive root; to hide, literally or figuratively.">Hide me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5475.htm" title="5475: mis·sō·wḏ (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Council, counsel. From yacad; a session, i.e. Company of persons; by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret.">from the scheming</a> <a href="/hebrew/7489.htm" title="7489: mə·rê·‘îm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to spoil; figuratively, to make good for nothing, i.e. Bad.">of the wicked,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7285.htm" title="7285: mê·riḡ·šaṯ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- A tumultuous crowd. Or rigshah; from ragash; a tumultuous crowd.">from the mob</a> <a href="/hebrew/6466.htm" title="6466: pō·‘ă·lê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- Do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, especially to practise.">of workers</a> <a href="/hebrew/205.htm" title="205: ’ā·wen (N-ms) -- From an unused root perhaps meaning properly, to pant; strictly nothingness; also trouble. Vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol.">of iniquity,</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a></span><br />For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1-4</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” / Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/17-8.htm">Psalm 17:8-9</a></span><br />Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings / from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Psalm 32:7</a></span><br />You are my hiding place. You protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/15-21.htm">Jeremiah 15:21</a></span><br />I will deliver you from the hand of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1-5</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, / who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long. / They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Psalm 12:5</a></span><br />“For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. / Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a></span><br />who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Psalm 143:9</a></span><br />Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a></span><br />The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-20.htm">Isaiah 26:20</a></span><br />Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:</p><p class="hdg">Hide</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a></b></br> For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a></b></br> Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Psalm 143:9</a></b></br> Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.</p><p class="hdg">secret</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Psalm 56:6</a></b></br> They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Psalm 109:2,3</a></b></br> For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/4-6.htm">Genesis 4:6</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?</p><p class="hdg">insurrection</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2</a></b></br> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, <i>saying</i>,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-1.htm">Psalm 3:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many <i>are</i> they that rise up against me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/23-18.htm">Luke 23:18-23</a></b></br> And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this <i>man</i>, and release unto us Barabbas: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Band</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-27.htm">Conspiracy</a> <a href="/job/15-8.htm">Council</a> <a href="/psalms/55-14.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/psalms/37-9.htm">Doers</a> <a href="/psalms/62-3.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/59-2.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/psalms/58-3.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/psalms/44-24.htm">Hidest</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/ezra/4-19.htm">Insurrection</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">Noisy</a> <a href="/psalms/60-5.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Plots</a> <a href="/psalms/57-2.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/62-8.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Scheming</a> <a href="/psalms/61-4.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/psalms/46-6.htm">Tumult</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Workers</a> <a href="/psalms/51-13.htm">Wrongdoers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/68-30.htm">Band</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-12.htm">Conspiracy</a> <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Council</a> <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-2.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/psalms/94-16.htm">Doers</a> <a href="/psalms/64-5.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/psalms/73-17.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/psalms/69-17.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/psalms/88-14.htm">Hidest</a> <a href="/psalms/66-18.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/mark/15-7.htm">Insurrection</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-21.htm">Noisy</a> <a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Plots</a> <a href="/psalms/64-5.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/71-2.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-2.htm">Scheming</a> <a href="/psalms/64-4.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/psalms/65-7.htm">Tumult</a> <a href="/psalms/68-2.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/92-7.htm">Workers</a> <a href="/psalms/73-3.htm">Wrongdoers</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 64</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/64-1.htm">David prays for deliverance, complaining of his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/64-7.htm">He promises himself to see such an evident destruction of his enemies, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/64-10.htm">as the righteous shall rejoice at it.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/64.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/64.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Hide me from the scheming of the wicked</b><br>This phrase reflects a plea for divine protection against the plots and plans of those who are morally corrupt. In biblical context, the "wicked" often refers to individuals or groups who oppose God's will and act in ways that are contrary to His commandments. The psalmist's request for hiding suggests a desire for God's shelter and refuge, reminiscent of <a href="/psalms/91.htm">Psalm 91:1</a>, where the faithful are promised safety under God's wings. The concept of divine protection is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms, emphasizing God's role as a protector and deliverer. Historically, David, the attributed author of many psalms, faced numerous adversaries, including King Saul and his own son Absalom, who sought his life. This plea can be seen as a reflection of the real dangers he encountered. Theologically, this request for protection can be seen as a type of Christ, who often withdrew from the crowds to seek the Father's guidance and protection, as seen in the Gospels.<p><b>from the mob of workers of iniquity</b><br>The "mob" indicates a collective group, suggesting that the psalmist is not only facing individual adversaries but also organized opposition. "Workers of iniquity" refers to those who actively engage in sinful behavior, often with malicious intent. This phrase highlights the communal aspect of sin and the influence of peer pressure in leading individuals away from righteousness. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, communal identity was significant, and the actions of a group could have profound implications for individuals. The psalmist's concern about the "mob" underscores the threat posed by collective evil, which can be more daunting than individual wrongdoing. This phrase also connects to other scriptures, such as <a href="/proverbs/1-10.htm">Proverbs 1:10-16</a>, which warns against joining with sinners in their schemes. In a prophetic sense, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the opposition Jesus faced from the religious leaders and the crowds who ultimately called for His crucifixion, illustrating the collective nature of sin and rebellion against God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, David often sought God's protection from his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>- Refers to those who plot evil against the righteous, often seen as adversaries of God's people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/workers_of_iniquity.htm">Workers of Iniquity</a></b><br>- A term used to describe those who actively engage in sinful behavior and schemes.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>- The protector and refuge for the righteous, whom David calls upon for deliverance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/scheming_and_mob.htm">Scheming and Mob</a></b><br>- Represents the collective efforts of those who conspire against the righteous, highlighting the organized nature of evil.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_divine_protection.htm">Seeking Divine Protection</a></b><br>Just as David sought God's protection, believers today should actively seek God's refuge in times of trouble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/awareness_of_spiritual_warfare.htm">Awareness of Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Recognize that the battle against wickedness is both physical and spiritual, requiring vigilance and prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a></b><br>Trust that God sees the schemes of the wicked and will ultimately bring justice, even when it seems delayed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_of_believers.htm">Community of Believers</a></b><br>The "mob of workers of iniquity" reminds us of the power of collective action, both for good and evil. Believers should unite in prayer and support for one another.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_temptation.htm">Guarding Against Temptation</a></b><br>Be mindful of the temptation to join in or condone the schemes of the wicked, and instead, stand firm in righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_64.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 64</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_psalm_64_2_plots,_divine_aid.htm">What historical or archaeological evidence verifies the secret plots mentioned in Psalm 64:2, especially regarding divine intervention? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_36_1_align_with_romans_2.htm">Psalm 36:1 suggests the wicked have 'no fear of God'--how is this reconciled with other biblical texts claiming innate moral awareness (Romans 2:14-15)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_18_20-24_align_with_2_sam_11.htm">How does David's claim of righteousness in Psalm 18:20-24 align with accounts of his moral failures elsewhere in Scripture (e.g., 2 Samuel 11)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_94_align_with_swift_judgment.htm">Psalm 94:3-4 depicts the wicked flourishing and boasting; how does this align with other biblical claims that God swiftly judges evil?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/64.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Secret counsel . . . insurrection</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">secret league </span>(<span class= "ital">sod</span>) <span class= "bld">. . .</span> <span class= "ital">noisy gathering </span>(<span class= "ital">rigshah</span>)<span class= "ital">. </span>For <span class= "ital">sod </span>see <a href="/psalms/25-14.htm" title="The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.">Psalm 25:14</a>, and for <span class= "ital">rigshah </span>see Note to <a href="/psalms/2-2.htm" title="The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,">Psalm 2:2</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/64.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity</span>. The first danger is from secret plots, which David knows to be going on against his authority (<a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1-12</a>). The second, and greater danger, will be from open insurrection (<a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1-14</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/64-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Hide me</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֭סְתִּירֵנִי</span> <span class="translit">(tas·tî·rê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5641.htm">Strong's 5641: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hide, conceal</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the scheming</span><br /><span class="heb">מִסּ֣וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(mis·sō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5475.htm">Strong's 5475: </a> </span><span class="str2">A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the wicked,</span><br /><span class="heb">מְרֵעִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·rê·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7489.htm">Strong's 7489: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the mob</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵ֝רִגְשַׁ֗ת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·riḡ·šaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7285.htm">Strong's 7285: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tumultuous crowd</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of workers</span><br /><span class="heb">פֹּ֣עֲלֵי</span> <span class="translit">(pō·‘ă·lê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6466.htm">Strong's 6466: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make, to practise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of iniquity,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽוֶן׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·wen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_205.htm">Strong's 205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/64-2.htm">Psalm 64:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/64-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 64:2 Hide me from the conspiracy (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/64-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 64:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 64:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/64-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 64:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 64:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>