Psalm 140:5

New Living Translation

The proud have set a trap to catch me; they have stretched out a net; they have placed traps all along the way. Interlude

Cross References

Job 18:9

A trap grabs them by the heel. A snare holds them tight.

Psalm 119:110

The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.

Psalm 119:69

Arrogant people smear me with lies, but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.

Psalm 119:85

These arrogant people who hate your instructions have dug deep pits to trap me.

Psalm 142:3

When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn. Wherever I go, my enemies have set traps for me.

Psalm 31:4

Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me, for I find protection in you alone.

Psalm 35:7

I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me. I did them no wrong, but they dug a pit to catch me.

Psalm 36:11

Don’t let the proud trample me or the wicked push me around.

Psalm 43:1

Declare me innocent, O God! Defend me against these ungodly people. Rescue me from these unjust liars.

Psalm 57:6

My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it. Interlude

Proverbs 24:15

Don’t wait in ambush at the home of the godly, and don’t raid the house where the godly live.

Proverbs 29:5

To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.

Jeremiah 18:18

Then the people said, “Come on, let’s plot a way to stop Jeremiah. We have plenty of priests and wise men and prophets. We don’t need him to teach the word and give us advice and prophecies. Let’s spread rumors about him and ignore what he says.”

Jeremiah 18:20

Should they repay evil for good? They have dug a pit to kill me, though I pleaded for them and tried to protect them from your anger.

Jeremiah 18:22

Let screaming be heard from their homes as warriors come suddenly upon them. For they have dug a pit for me and have hidden traps along my path.