Psalms 64:6 Meaning and Explanation
“They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →They methodically devise evil; their scheming runs deep into their inner nature.
The Context of Psalms 64:6
Enemies demonstrate deep, methodical planning of wickedness rooted in their hearts.
What Does Psalms 64:6 Mean?
The enemies are not impulsive; they search out iniquities with deliberate diligence. This describes a process of careful planning and refinement of wickedness—they are skilled craftspeople of evil. Their conspiracy is not accidental but the result of sustained effort.
The depth of their heart—their inner nature—reveals the root of the problem. This is not surface-level mischief but wickedness rooted in the core of their being. The depth suggests both the secretive nature of their plotting and the fundamental corruption that drives it.
Psalms 64:6 in the Original Language
lēv (לֵב), 'heart'—the seat of will, intention, and character; their deep scheming flows from corrupted will.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 64:6
What does Psalms 64:6 mean?
They methodically devise evil; their scheming runs deep into their inner nature.
What is the context of Psalms 64:6?
Enemies demonstrate deep, methodical planning of wickedness rooted in their hearts.