Psalm 64. Exaudi, Deus.

1. Hear my voice, O God, when I complain; *
   protect my life from fear of the enemy.
2. Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, *
   from the mob of evildoers.
3. They sharpen their tongue like a sword, *
   and aim their bitter words like arrows,
4. That they may shoot down the blameless from ambush; *
   they shoot without warning and are not afraid.
5. They hold fast to their evil course; *
   they plan how they may hide their snares.
6. They say, "Who will see us? who will find out our crimes? *
   we have thought out a perfect plot."
7. The human mind and heart are a mystery; *
   but God will loose an arrow at them, and suddenly they will be wounded.
8. He will make them trip over their tongues, *
   and all who see them will shake their heads.
9. Everyone will stand in awe and declare God's deeds; *
   they will recognize his works.
10. The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and put their trust in him, *
    and all who are true of heart will glory.