Psalms 140:5

5 The arrogant have hidden a trap for me, and with cords they have spread a net, along the road they have set snares for me. (Selah)

Psalms 140:5 In-Context

3 They make their tongue sharp as a snake's, and under their lips is the venom of vipers. (Selah)
4 Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent who have planned my downfall.
5 The arrogant have hidden a trap for me, and with cords they have spread a net, along the road they have set snares for me. (Selah)
6 I say to the Lord, "You are my God; give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my supplications."
7 O Lord, my Lord, my strong deliverer, you have covered my head in the day of battle.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or [they have spread cords as a net]
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