Psalms 140:5

The proud have hidden snares and cords for me; They have spread a net by the way-side; They have set traps for me.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.

In Context

4Defend me, O LORD! from the hands of the wicked, Preserve me from the man of violence, Who have purposed to cause my fall! [[Pause.]]

6I say to Jehovah, Thou art my God; Hear, O Jehovah! the voice of my supplication!

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Cross References

Job 18:9The trap layeth hold of him by the heel, And the snare holdeth him fast.

Psalms 17:8Guard me as the apple of the eye; Hide me under the shadow of thy wings

Psalms 35:7For without cause they have laid for me a snare; Without cause they have digged for me a pit.

Psalms 43:1Judge me, O God! and defend my cause against a merciless nation! Deliver me from unjust and deceitful men!

Psalms 119:69The proud forge lies against me, But I keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

Psalms 119:110The wicked lay snares for me, Yet do I not go astray from thy precepts.

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 →

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