Psalms 64:4
ContextNET © | in order to shoot down the innocent 1 in secluded places. They shoot at him suddenly and are unafraid of retaliation. 2 |
NIV © | They shoot from ambush at the innocent man; they shoot at him suddenly, without fear. |
NASB © | To shoot from concealment at the blameless; Suddenly they shoot at him, and do not fear. |
NLT © | They shoot from ambush at the innocent, attacking suddenly and fearlessly. |
MSG © | They shoot from ambush, shoot without warning, not caring who they hit. |
BBE © | So that in secret they may let loose their arrows at the upright, suddenly and unseen. |
NRSV © | shooting from ambush at the blameless; they shoot suddenly and without fear. |
NKJV © | That they may shoot in secret at the blameless; Suddenly they shoot at him and do not fear. |
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NET © | in order to shoot down the innocent 1 in secluded places. They shoot at him suddenly and are unafraid of retaliation. 2 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn The psalmist uses the singular because he is referring to himself here as representative of a larger group. 2 tn Heb “and are unafraid.” The words “of retaliation” are supplied in the translation for clarification. |