What does Psalm 64:5 mean?

Psalm 64:5 highlights themes such as evil, deceit, wickedness when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 64:5 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?

3Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:

4That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.

5They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?

6They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.

7But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.

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John 3:19
This verse explains that people love darkness rather than light, paralleling the evil intentions described.
Romans 1:32
Both verses describe the wickedness of humanity and their approval of evil.
Proverbs 1:10
This verse warns against the enticement of sinners, similar to the deceitful actions mentioned.