Psalms 64:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 64:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Hide me from the secret counsel of evil-doers, From the tumult of the workers of iniquity;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Hide me from the secret counsel of evil-doers, From the tumult of the workers of iniquity;
Psalms 64:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 64

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2Hide me from the secret counsel of evil-doers, From the tumult of the workers of iniquity;

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked, etc.] The word used denotes both the place where wicked men meet together for consultation; (see <014906>Genesis 49:6 <190101>Psalm 1:1); and the counsel itself they there take; from the bad effects of which the psalmist desired to be hid and preserved. So Saul and his courtiers secretly took counsel against David, and the Jews against Christ, and that very privily and secretly; (see <402603> Matthew 26:3 27:1); from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity; their noise, rage, and tumult; (see <190201>Psalm 2:1,2). The former phrase denotes their secret machinations and designs, and this their open violence; and the persons that entered into…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“insurrection--literally, "uproar," noisy assaults, as well as their secret counsels.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Hide me - Or, more literally, thou wilt hide me. There is both an implied prayer that this might be done, and a confident belief that it would be done. The idea is, Protect me; guard me; make me safe - as one is who is hidden or concealed so that his enemies cannot find him. From the secret counsel - The word used here - סוד sôd - means properly couch, cushion; and then, a divan, a circle of friends sitting together on couches for familiar conversation, or for counsel. See Psalms 25:14, note; Psalms 55:14, note; compare Job 15:8; Job 29:4. Here the reference is to the consultations of his enemies for the purpose of doing him wrong. Of course, as they took this counsel together, he could not…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Hide: Psa 27:5, Psa 31:20, Psa 143:9; Isa 32:2 secret: Psa 56:6, Psa 109:2, Psa 109:3; Gen 4:6; Sa1 23:22, Sa1 23:23; Sa2 17:2-4; Jer 11:19, Jer 18:23; Mat 26:3, Mat 26:4; Act 23:14, Act 23:15, Act 25:3 insurrection: Psa 2:2, Psa 3:1; Luk 23:18-23 Psalms 64:3”
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