Psalms 69:22

Let their table before them become a snare; and when they are in peace, let it become a trap.

Revised Version 1895

In The King James Version

Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap.

In Context

21They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

23Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continually to shake.

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:32For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.

Malachi 2:2If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the LORD of hosts, then will I send the curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart.

1 Thessalonians 5:3When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no wise escape.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 69:14-22

Complaints and Petitions. 13 But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Lord , in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation. 14 Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters. 15 Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me. 16 Hear me, O Lord ; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy… Read the whole commentary →

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