he lurks in secret like a lion in his covert; he lurks that he may seize the poor, he seizes the poor when he draws him into his net.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He lieth in wait secretly - Margin, in the secret places. See the note at (Psalms 10:8). The object here is merely to i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

(9) Lies in wait.—A confusion of metaphor. The wicked is first, the lion watching for his prey, and then the hunter snaring animal…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He lieth in wait secretly as a lion
The first beast in (Revelation 13:2) ; is said to have a mouth like …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God's withdrawals are very grievous to His people, especially in times of trouble. We stand far off from God by our unbelief, and then complain tha…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Here, he describes the progress of the wicked.

First, he describes the cause of their wickedness. Second, he describes their wicked…

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