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Psalm 27:5
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

Psalm 31:20
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.

Psalm 143:9
Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.

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Psalm 56:6
They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.

Psalm 109:2,3
For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue…

Genesis 4:6
And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

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Psalm 2:2
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed,saying,

Psalm 3:1
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! manyare they that rise up against me.

Luke 23:18-23
And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with thisman, and release unto us Barabbas: …

from the mob of workers of iniquity
The "mob" indicates a collective group, suggesting that the psalmist is not only facing individual adversaries but also organized opposition. "Workers of iniquity" refers to those who actively engage in sinful behavior, often with malicious intent. This phrase highlights the communal aspect of sin and the influence of peer pressure in leading individuals away from righteousness. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, communal identity was significant, and the actions of a group could have profound implications for individuals. The psalmist's concern about the "mob" underscores the threat posed by collective evil, which can be more daunting than individual wrongdoing. This phrase also connects to other scriptures, such asProverbs 1:10-16, which warns against joining with sinners in their schemes. In a prophetic sense, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the opposition Jesus faced from the religious leaders and the crowds who ultimately called for His crucifixion, illustrating the collective nature of sin and rebellion against God.

“Hide me…” (Psalm 64:2) is a simple, urgent cry for personal protection. David is not speaking figuratively; he wants the Lord to shield him in a very real way.

• Scripture assures us that God literally shelters His people: “You hide them in the secret place of Your presence” (Psalm 31:20).

• The image recallsPsalm 17:8—“hide me in the shadow of Your wings”—andPsalm 91:1—“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”

• For believers today, that covering is ultimately fulfilled in Christ: “Your life is now hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3).

David specifies the danger: “the scheming of the wicked.” Evil rarely attacks randomly; it plots.

•Psalm 37:12 says, “The wicked plot against the righteous.” Those plans can be political, social, or personal, but they all intend harm.

•Psalm 140:2 echoes the theme: “They devise evil plans in their hearts.”

• Paul later warns believers to “stand against the schemes of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11), showing that such plotting continues into the New Testament era.

• By asking God to hide him from these schemes, David models how we can respond when we see calculated opposition: bring it directly to the Lord and trust His covering.

The danger grows from individual scheming to collective hostility: “the mob of workers of iniquity.”

• Wickedness often gathers momentum in numbers.Proverbs 1:10–16 describes sinners who say, “Come, let us lie in wait for blood,” highlighting how group sin amplifies pressure.

•Psalm 94:16 asks, “Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers?”—another plea for divine intervention when outnumbered.

• InActs 19:29, an actual mob seizes Paul’s companions, illustrating that the righteous can still face crowds bent on harm, yet God remains the ultimate protector.

• David trusts that the Lord can shield him even when opposition feels overwhelming and loud.

Psalm 64:2 conveys a literal, heartfelt request: “Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity.” David seeks God’s personal shelter, protection from calculated evil, and rescue when hostility swells into a crowd. Believers today can claim the same refuge, confident that the God who covered David still hides His people in His presence, frustrates wicked plots, and delivers them from every mob that rises against them.