Psalms 140:6
\140:5\The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah.)
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
In Context
7\140:6\I have said to the Lord, You are my God: give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my prayer.
Cross References
Psalms 16:5The Lord is my heritage and the wine of my cup; you are the supporter of my right.
Psalms 28:1Of David. My cry goes up to you, O Lord, my Rock; do not keep back your answer from me, so that I may not become like those who go down into the underworld.
Psalms 55:1To the chief music-maker, on Neginoth. Maschil. Of David.
Psalms 64:1To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.
Psalms 116:1I have given my love to the Lord, because he has given ear to the voice of my cry and my prayer.
Psalms 130:2Lord, let my voice come before you: let your ears be awake to the voice of my prayer.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 140:2-8
Complaints and Petitions. 1 Deliver me, O Lord , from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah. 4 Keep me, O Lord , from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. 5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins… Read the whole commentary →