Psalms 35:7
For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul.
Majority Standard Bible
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In Context
6May their path be dark and slick, as the angel of the LORD pursues.
Cross References
Job 18:8For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh.
Psalms 9:15The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.
Psalms 57:7My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
Psalms 69:4Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.
Psalms 140:5The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah
John 15:25But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’
Matthew Henry on Psalms 35:2-11
Prayer for Divine Protection. 1 Plead my cause, O Lord , with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. 2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help. 3 Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. 4 Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt. 5 Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the Lord chase… Read the whole commentary →