Psalms 64 — Tyndale Study Notes
Ps.51.1-65.13
These psalms of David share a common thread in their reflection on the experience of evil. In Ps 51, the psalmist confesses the evil he has done and asks God’s forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 lament specific evils that David experienced. A song of praise (Ps 65) brings David’s laments to an end.
Ps.64.1-10
This lament decries the destructive plots and arrogant attitude of the wicked (64:1-6). The psalmist turns to God in prayer and takes heart in God’s justice because whatever the wicked do will be undone by the righteous judge. The godly will rejoice and grow in wisdom as they reflect on God’s mighty acts.
Ps.64.1-6
These verses form a prayer for rescue from bold and powerful liars.
Ps.64.3
their tongues . . . bitter words: Liars use their speech to kill. This description might also refer to practicing magic.
Ps.64.6
The enemies create a perfect plan to harm the innocent without getting caught.
Human beings will sink to unthinkable depths with evil words, acts, or plans (83:3; see Jer 17:9).
Ps.64.7-10
What God does is righteous. God undoes what is wicked and pays the wicked back with what they planned for others.