1HEAR MY voice, O God, in my complaint; guard {and} preserve my life from the terror of the enemy.
2Hide me from the secret counsel {and} conspiracy of the ungodly, from the scheming of evildoers,
3Who whet their tongues like a sword, who aim venomous words like arrows,
4Who shoot from ambush at the blameless man; suddenly do they shoot at him, without self-reproach {or} fear.
5They encourage themselves in an evil purpose, they talk of laying snares secretly; they say, Who will discover {us} ?
6They think out acts of injustice and say, We have accomplished a well-devised thing! For the inward thought of each one [is unsearchable] and his heart is deep.
7But God will shoot an unexpected arrow at them; and suddenly shall they be wounded.
8And they will be made to stumble, their own tongues turning against them; all who gaze upon them will shake their heads {and} flee away.
9And all men shall [reverently] fear {and} be in awe; and they will declare the work of God, for they will wisely consider {and} acknowledge that it is His doing.
10The [uncompromisingly] righteous shall be glad in the Lord and shall trust {and} take refuge in Him; and all the upright in heart shall glory {and} offer praise.