Psalms 10:9
He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 10 connects to 10 cross-references. A lament — probably paired with Psalm 9 as an acrostic completion — crying out at God's apparent absence while the wicked prosper and oppress the poor. The psalmist describes the arrogance of the wicked who think God will not …
Other Translations
He lurketh in secret as a lion in his covert; He lieth in wait to catch the poor: He doth catch the poor, when he draweth him in his net.
He lieth in wait in a secret place, as a lion in a covert. He lieth in wait to catch the poor, He catcheth the poor, drawing him into his net.
He keeps himself in a secret place like a lion in his hole, waiting to put his hands on the poor man, and pulling him into his net.
Cross References
But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.
So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth.
For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I …
Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret …
All my bones shall say, Lord, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too …
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and …
For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor …
For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have …
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.