Psalms 141:10
The head of them compassing me about: the labour of their lips shall overwhelm them.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 7:15Behold he hath been in labour with injustice; he hath conceived sorrow, and brought forth iniquity.
Psalms 35:8Let the snare which he knoweth not come upon him : and let the net which he hath hidden catch him : and let the net which he hath hidden catch him : and into that very snare let them fall.
Psalms 64:7They have searched after iniquities: they have failed in their search. Man shall come to a deep heart:
Proverbs 11:8The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 141:6-10
Reproofs of the Righteous; Complaints and Petitions. 5 Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities. 6 When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet. 7 Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth. 8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave… Read the whole commentary →