Hear My Voice, O God

Verse 1

Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; guard my life from terror of the foe. Hide me from the plots of those who hate, from the noisy mob of evil ones.

Verse 2

Sharp as swords the wicked whet their tongues and like arrows aim their deadly words, shoot from ambush at the innocent without warning and without a fear.

Verse 3

They agree to form an evil plot; secretly they talk of laying snares, saying, "Who will learn of our designs?" They plan carefully their wicked schemes.

Verse 4

They are ready with a cunning plot, for the human heart is full of guile. God will shoot an arrow straight at them; without warning they will be struck down.

Verse 5

They will all be made to trip themselves and undo themselves by their own tongues. All who see them shake their heads in scorn; then shall all the people fear the LORD.

Verse 6

They will ponder God's almighty deeds and proclaim the marvel of his works. Let the righteous all rejoice in God; praise the LORD for his protecting care!