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Pluck me out of the net that they have laid secretly for me, For you are my stronghold.
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The Danger of Hidden Nets
Commentators explain that the 'net laid privily' refers to secret traps and hidden schemes set by enemies. Like an animal caught unexpectedly, the psalmist feels entangled and helpless. This imagery resonates with Christians who face unseen spiritual dangers, relational conflicts, or sudden troubles that seem to come from nowhere, making them feel trapped.
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Psalms
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Pull me out of the net - See the notes at (Psalms 9:15).
That they have laid privily for me - Th…
19th Century
Anglican
The net. — This image is a common one in the Psalms. (Compare to Psalms 10:9 and following).
Laid secretly.…
Baptist
Pull me out of the net that they have laid secretly for me: for you are my strength.
How sweetly and blessedly he pleads! "You …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me The Ziphites, and Saul, and his men; the former intending …
Faith and prayer must go together, for the prayer of faith is the prevailing prayer. David gave up his soul in a special manner to God. And with th…
