Psalms 64:4

“That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.”

"That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not." - Psalms 64:4
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What does Psalms 64:4 mean?

The Bible verse Psalm 64:4 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not." This verse is part of a prayer of protection against the plots of the wicked. It is a cry for God's intervention and…

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Guarded by Grace: Understanding Secret Attacks

**Psalms 64:4**: "That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not." As we dive into the depth and meaning of Psalm 64:4, we encounter the sobering reality of spiritual warfare. This verse paints a vivid picture of the challenges we often…

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A Prayer for Protection Against Hidden Enemies

Heavenly Father, I come before you today with a heart heavy with the knowledge that there are forces at work in this world that seek to harm the innocent and the righteous. I am reminded of the words of the Psalmist in Psalm 64:4, "That they may shoot in secret at the perfect…

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Psalms 64:4 - "That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not."
Psalms 64:2 - "Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:"
Psalms 64:1 - "Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy."
Psalms 78:64 - "Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation."
Psalms 64:7 - "But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded."
Psalms 119:64 - "The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes."
Psalms 64:10 - "The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory."
"Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:" - Psalms 64:2
Psalms 64:5 - "They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?"
Psalms 64:9 - "And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing."
Psalms 64:3 - "Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:"
Psalms 64:8 - "So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away."
Psalms 64:6 - "They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep."
"Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation." - Psalms 78:64
"So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away." - Psalms 64:8
"But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded." - Psalms 64:7
"The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes." - Psalms 119:64
"The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes." - Psalms 119:64
"Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:" - Psalms 64:3
"The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory." - Psalms 64:10
"They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?" - Psalms 64:5
"And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing." - Psalms 64:9
"Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy." - Psalms 64:1
"They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep." - Psalms 64:6
Psalms 114:4 - "The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs."
"For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob." - Psalms 81:4
"For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm." - Psalms 73:4
Psalms 104:4 - "Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:"
Psalms 63:4 - "Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name."