Psalms 119:110

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The wicked have set a trap for me, yet I haven't strayed from your precepts.

Berean Standard Bible:

The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.

American Standard Version:

The wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The wicked^{H7563} have laid^{H5414} a snare^{H6341} for me: yet I erred^{H8582} not from thy precepts^{H6490}.

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Commentary for Psalms 119:110

Psalm 119:110, "The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts," is part of the longest chapter in the Bible, Psalm 119, which is an acrostic poem extolling the virtues of God's law. Each of its 22 stanzas begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and the theme of the entire psalm is the beauty, power, and wisdom of the Divine law.

In the historical context, this verse reflects the experiences of the psalmist, who may have been a leader or a teacher, perhaps even a description of the life of King David, to whom many of the Psalms are attributed. The verse speaks to a time when the author was facing persecution or opposition from those described as "the wicked." These adversaries are depicted as laying a trap or snare, a common metaphor for plots and schemes intended to cause harm or lead someone into sin or transgression.

Thematically, the verse emphasizes the steadfast faith of the psalmist despite facing danger and deception. It highlights the commitment to remain obedient to God's commandments, even when under pressure or threat from enemies. The psalmist acknowledges the presence of evil and the reality of persecution but asserts that these challenges have not led him to stray from the path of righteousness as defined by God's precepts. This reflects a deep trust in God's protection and the efficacy of adhering to divine guidance amidst life's tribulations.

In a broader sense, Psalm 119:110 encourages believers to maintain their integrity and faithfulness to God's word, regardless of the circumstances. It serves as a testament to the power of faith and the importance of a moral compass, even when faced with adversity. The verse is a declaration of the psalmist's resolve to hold fast to God's teachings, come what may, and it invites readers to find strength and refuge in God's commandments during their own times of trial.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7563
   There are 249 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָשָׁע
   Transliteration: râshâʻ
   Pronunciation: raw-shaw'
   Description: from רָשַׁע; morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person; [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5414
   There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָתַן
   Transliteration: nâthan
   Pronunciation: naw-than'
   Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield.
   
3. Strong's Number: H6341
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פַּח
   Transliteration: pach
   Pronunciation: pakh
   Description: from פָּחַח; a (metallic) sheet (as pounded thin); also a spring net (as spread out like a lamina); gin, (thin) plate, snare.
   
4. Strong's Number: H8582
   There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תָּעָה
   Transliteration: tâʻâh
   Pronunciation: taw-aw'
   Description: a primitive root; to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both; (cause to) go astray, deceive, dissemble, (cause to, make to) err, pant, seduce, (make to) stagger, (cause to) wander, be out of the way.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6490
   There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פִּקּוּד
   Transliteration: piqqûwd
   Pronunciation: pik-kood'
   Description: or פִּקֻּד; from פָּקַד; properly, appointed, i.e. a mandate (of God; plural only, collectively, for the Law); commandment, precept, statute.