Psalm 140:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Those proud people have hidden traps and nets to catch me as I walk.

Cross References

Psalm 119:110

Some merciless people are trying to trap me, but I never turn my back on your teachings.

Psalm 119:69

My reputation is being ruined by conceited liars, but with all my heart I follow your teachings.

Psalm 119:85

Those proud people reject your teachings, and they dig pits for me to fall in.

Psalm 142:3

and whenever I feel low, you are there to guide me. A trap has been hidden along my pathway.

Psalm 31:4

Protect me from hidden traps and keep me safe.

Psalm 35:7

I did them no harm, but they hid a net to trap me, and they dug a deep pit to catch and kill me.

Psalm 36:11

Don't let those proud and merciless people kick me around or chase me away.

Psalm 43:1

Show that I am right, God! Defend me against everyone who doesn't know you; rescue me from each of those deceitful liars.

Psalm 57:6

Enemies set traps for my feet and struck me down. They dug a pit in my path, but fell in it themselves.

Proverbs 24:15

Don't be a cruel person who attacks good people and hurts their families.

Proverbs 29:5

Flattery is nothing less than setting a trap.

Jeremiah 18:18

Some of the people said, “Let's get rid of Jeremiah! We will always have priests to teach us God's laws, as well as wise people to give us advice, and prophets to speak the LORD's messages. So, instead of listening to Jeremiah any longer, let's accuse him of a crime.”

Jeremiah 18:20

I tried to help them, but they are paying me back by digging a pit to trap me. I even begged you not to punish them.

Jeremiah 18:22

These people have dug pits and set traps for me, LORD. Make them scream in fear when you send enemy troops to attack their homes.