They have prepared a net for my steps - A net for my paths, or into which I may fall. See the notes at Psalms 9:15.

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A net. For this image, so common in Hebrew hymns, see Psalm 9:15 and following, and for that of the pit, see Psalm 7:15 a…

They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselv…

They have prepared a net for my steps
They laid snares for him, as the fowler does for the bird, in order to take hi…

All David's dependence is upon God. The most eminent believers often need to repeat the publican's prayer, God be merciful to me a sinner.…