PSALMS - Chapter 64

A Psalm of David

Hear my voice, O Elohim, in my meditation; preserve my life from fear of the enemy. Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the rebellion of the workers of iniquity, who sharpen their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows—bitter words, that they may shoot in secret at the blameless; suddenly they shoot at him and do not fear.

They encourage themselves in an evil matter; they talk of laying snares secretly; they say, "Who will see them?" They devise iniquities: "We have perfected a shrewd scheme." Both the inward thought and the heart of man are deep. But Elohim shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly they shall be wounded.

So He will make them stumble over their own tongue; all who see them shall flee away. All men shall fear, and shall declare the work of Elohim; for they shall wisely consider His doing.

The righteous shall be glad in YAHWEH, and trust in Him. And all the upright in heart shall glory.

Chapter 65

A Psalm of David

Praise is awaiting you, O Elohim, in Zion; and to you the vow shall be performed. O you who hear prayer, to you all flesh will come. Iniquities prevail against me; as for our transgressions, you will provide atonement for them.

Blessed is the man you choose, and cause to approach you, that he may dwell in your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, of your holy temple. By awesome deeds in righteousness you will answer us, O Elohim of our salvation, you who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of the far-off seas; who established the mountains by His strength, being clothed with power; you who still the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the peoples.

They also who dwell in the farthest parts are afraid of your signs; you make the outgoings of the morning and evening rejoice. You visit the earth and water it, you greatly enrich it; the river of Elohim is full of water; you provide their grain, for so you have prepared it.

You water its ridges abundantly, you settle its furrows; you make it soft with showers, you bless its growth. You crown the year with your goodness, and your paths drip with abundance. They drop on the pastures of the wilderness, and the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered with grain; they shout for joy, they also sing.

HalleluYah!