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Psalm 140:5

American Standard 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

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Psalm 140:5 in other translations

The proud have hidden a snare for me,
they have spread the cords of a net by the path.
They have set traps for me.

Psalm 140:5 · World English Bible

Psalm 140:5 in context

  1. 3They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah
  2. 4Keep me, O Jehovah, from the hands of the wicked; Preserve me from the violent man: Who have purposed to thrust aside my steps.
  3. 5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. Selah
  4. 6I said unto Jehovah, Thou art my God: Give ear unto the voice of my supplications, O Jehovah.
  5. 7O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.