Psalm 64:4-6

International Standard Version

⁴shooting at the innocent from concealment.

Suddenly they shoot, fearing nothing.
⁵They concoct an evil scheme for themselves;
they enumerate their hidden snares;
    they say, “Who will see them?”^[a]
⁶They devise wicked schemes, saying,
    “We have completed our plans,
        hiding them deep in our hearts.”

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Psalm 64:5 Lit. see him; or see it

Psalm 64:4-6

New International Version

⁴They shoot from ambush at the innocent;^(A)
they shoot suddenly, without fear.^(B)

⁵They encourage each other in evil plans,
    they talk about hiding their snares;^(C)
    they say, “Who will see it^[a]?”^(D)
⁶They plot injustice and say,
    “We have devised a perfect plan!”
    Surely the human mind and heart are cunning.