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They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the midst of it themselves. Selah.
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The Enemy's Trap Backfires
Commentators unanimously highlight a core biblical principle: those who plot evil against God's people often fall into their own traps. David describes his enemies digging a pit and setting a net, only to be caught in it themselves. This is presented as a source of confidence, encouraging believers to trust that God will ultimately turn the tables on those who oppose the righteous.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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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19th Century
Anglican
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…
Baptist
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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.…
