Psalms 64:4-6 The Cry of the Oppressed

4 They shoot from ambush at the innocent man;
they shoot at him suddenly, without fear.

5 They encourage each other in evil plans,
they talk about hiding their snares;
they say, “Who will see them?”

6 They plot injustice and say,
“We have devised a perfect plan!”
Surely the mind and heart of man are cunning.

Meaning of Psalms 64:4-6

Psalm 64:4 reflects the cunning nature of the wicked, who seek to harm the righteous with words as sharp as arrows. It illuminates the power and danger of malicious speech, urging believers to seek refuge in God’s protection and justice, and to rise above the sinister intentions of adversaries.

Cross References for Psalms 64:4-6

Psalms 35:7 - Since they hid their net for me without cause and without cause dug a pit for me, Click to read the verse Psalms 35:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 35:7

Psalms 59:3-4 - See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, ... Click to read the verse Psalms 59:3-4 Click to read the verse Psalms 59:3-4

Habakkuk 3:14 - With his own spear you pierced his head when his warriors stormed out to scatter us, gloating a... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 3:14 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 3:14

Psalms 11:2 - For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from t... Click to read the verse Psalms 11:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 11:2

1 Samuel 18:11 - and he hurled it, saying to himself, “I’ll pin David to the wall.” But David eluded him twice. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:11 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 18:11

1 Samuel 19:10 - Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear, but David eluded him as Saul drove the spear ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 19:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 19:10

2 Samuel 15:14 - Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or no... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:14 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:14

John 19:6 - As soon as the chief priests and their officials saw him, they shouted, “Crucify! Crucify!” But... Click to read the verse John 19:6 Click to read the verse John 19:6

Nehemiah 4:11 - Also our enemies said, “Before they know it or see us, we will be right there among them and wi... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:11 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 4:11

Psalms 55:19 - God, who is enthroned forever, will hear them and afflict them— Selah men who never change thei... Click to read the verse Psalms 55:19 Click to read the verse Psalms 55:19

1 Peter 2:22-23 - “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:22-23 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:22-23

Psalms 64:7 - But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be struck down. Click to read the verse Psalms 64:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 64:7

Psalms 10:8-9 - He lies in wait near the villages; from ambush he murders the innocent, watching in secret for ... Click to read the verse Psalms 10:8-9 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:8-9