Psalms 64:5

They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Psalms 64:5

BSB
They hold fast to their evil purpose; they speak of hiding their snares. "Who will see them?" they say.
AKJV
They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privately; they say, Who shall see them?
CPDV
They will suddenly shoot arrows at him, and they will not be afraid. They are resolute in their wicked talk. They have discussed hidden snares. They have said, "Who will see them?"
ERV
They encourage themselves in an evil purpose; they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?
NHEB
They encourage themselves in evil plans. They talk about laying snares secretly. They say, "Who will see them?"
SMT
They will strengthen to themselves an evil word: they will recount to hide snares; they said, Who shall see them.

Commentary for Psalms 64:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 64:5
Summary
Plotters encourage mutual wrongdoing secretly.
Event
Secret plotting
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative