“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.”
The psalmist celebrates that God hides the faithful in his shelter from human schemes, protecting them from destructive plots. The verb "hides" suggests that God places the faithful in secure concealment. The reference to being protected "from the schemes of men" suggests that the psalmist has experienced God's ability to frustrate the plots of enemies. The mention of being "sheltered by your presence" emphasizes that the refuge is the place of God's protective presence. The verse celebrates the reality that God can and does provide security for those who trust him.
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