Psalm 64:4
“That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 64Meaning
The image intensifies the vulnerability of someone targeted without warning by people who expect no accountability.
Words used as weapons
The psalm depicts covert verbal aggression through sword and arrow imagery.
Read carefully
The psalm presents the speaker’s threatened perspective; modern judgments still require evidence and due process.
Reflection
Prioritize immediate safety, preserve evidence, and seek appropriate support.