in order to shoot down the innocent ¹  in secluded places. They shoot at him suddenly and are unafraid of retaliation. ² 

biblegateway Psa 64:4

To shoot from concealment at the blameless; Suddenly they shoot at him, and do not fear.

shooting from concealed places at the innocent. They shoot at him suddenly and are not afraid.

to shoot at innocent people from their hiding places. They shoot at them suddenly, without any fear.

biblegateway Psa 64:4

They shoot from ambush at the innocent man; they shoot at him suddenly, without fear.

shooting from ambush at the blameless, shooting at him suddenly and without fear.

bibleoremus Psa 64:4

shooting from ambush at the blameless; they shoot suddenly and without fear.

to shoot down the innocent from cover, shooting suddenly, themselves unseen.

biblegateway Psa 64:4

That they may shoot in secret at the blameless; Suddenly they shoot at him and do not fear.

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

biblegateway Psa 64:4

in order to shoot down the innocent ¹  in secluded places. They shoot at him suddenly and are unafraid of retaliation. ² 

¹ tn The psalmist uses the singular because he is referring to himself here as representative of a larger group.

² tn Heb “and are unafraid.” The words “of retaliation” are supplied in the translation for clarification.