Psalms 140:5
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.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 140 connects to 10 cross-references. A lament of David calling for deliverance from evil and violent men who have sharpened their tongues like serpents and planned evil attacks. The psalmist takes refuge in the Lord as his strong deliverer and trusted shield, confident the Lord …
Other Translations
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
The proud hid a snare for me--and cords, They spread a net by the side of the path, Snares they have set for me. Selah.
The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah.)
Cross References
The gin shall take him by the heel, and the robber shall prevail against him.
A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
Let a cry be heard from their houses, when thou shalt bring a troop suddenly upon them: for they have …
Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before …
Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, …
But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of …
Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to …
When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they …