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Psalm 140:5

World English Bible

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.

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Psalm 140:5 in 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

Psalm 140:5 · American Standard Version

Psalm 140:5 in context

  1. 3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent.
    Viper’s poison is under their lips.
  2. 4Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked.
    Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
  3. 5The proud have hidden a snare for me,
    they have spread the cords of a net by the path.
    They have set traps for me.
  4. 6I said to Yahweh, “You are my God.”
    Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.
  5. 7Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation,
    you have covered my head in the day of battle.