Psalms 141:9
Keep me safe from the traps they have set to catch me, from the snares of evil people.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
In Context
8But I'm looking to you, Lord God, for I find protection in you. Don't let me die!
10Let them fall into their own traps while I pass by unharmed.
Cross References
Psalms 57:7I have confidence in you, God, I have confidence in you. I will sing songs of praise to you.
Psalms 119:110Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I will not stray from your commandments.
Psalms 142:3When I'm totally discouraged, you know the direction I should take. But whichever way I go, people set traps for me.
Proverbs 13:14The teaching of the wise is like a fountain of life, so you can avoid the snares of death.
Luke 20:20Watching for an opportunity they sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They tried to catch Jesus out in something he said so they could hand him over to the power and authority of the governor.
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 →