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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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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 57:6
18th Century
Theologian
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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Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 57:6
19th Century
Bishop
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 57:6
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Gill
On Psalms 57:6
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 57:1–6
17th Century
Minister
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.…