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Psalm 64 - A Prayer for the Fearful
James Long, Jr.
Sundays in the Psalms / Psalm 64

Section # 1 - Psalm 64:1-6 - David’s Complaints and Concerns
1. The psalmist prays to God for protection (Psalm 64:1-2)
• David’s plea: Hear me
• David’s petition # 1: Preserve me from fear
• David’s petition # 2: Protect me from my foes
2. The psalmist is suddenly attacked by his enemies (Psalm 64:3-6)
David describes his fears
• The enemies secretly plot
• Their swords of attack (The enemies use their tongues as weapons)
• Their strategies
• Their sudden attacks
• Their scheming
• Their self-importance

Section # 2 - Psalm 64:7-10 - David’s Certainty and Comfort
3. The psalmist’s enemies are suddenly attacked by God (Psalm 64:7-9)
• God shoots them down, and they are brought into judgment, suddenly
• The wicked will be exposed, judged, and brought to ruin
• Humanity will fear God and ponder what He has done
4. The psalmist takes refuge in God alone (Psalm 64:10)
• The righteous will take refuge in God
• The upright in heart will rejoice
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