King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Keep me from the snares [which] they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Keep me from the trap they have set for me, from the snares of evildoers.
Berean Standard Bible:
Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, and from the lures of evildoers.
American Standard Version:
Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, And from the gins of the workers of iniquity.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Keep{H8104} me from the snares{H3027}{H6341} which they have laid{H3369} for me, and the gins{H4170} of the workers{H6466} of iniquity{H205}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Luke 20:20
- ¶ And they watched [him], and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
Psalms 140:5
- The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
Psalms 119:110
- The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.
Proverbs 13:14
- ¶ The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Psalms 38:12
- ¶ They also that seek after my life lay snares [for me]: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.
Psalms 142:3
- When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
Jeremiah 18:22
- Let a cry be heard from their houses, when thou shalt bring a troop suddenly upon them: for they have digged a pit to take me, and hid snares for my feet.
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Commentary for Psalms 141:9
Psalm 141:9, "Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity," is part of a prayerful song attributed to King David. This verse reflects a plea for divine protection from the treacherous traps set by those who are described as "workers of iniquity." The historical context of the Psalms often includes periods of personal and national turmoil, where the authors, including David, faced enemies and adversaries.
In this verse, the themes of protection and deliverance from evil are central. The "snares" and "gins" refer to traps and devices used to capture or harm, metaphorically representing the deceitful schemes of malicious individuals. David is asking God to preserve him from the malevolent intentions and harmful actions of his foes. The verse underscores the belief in God's power to shield the faithful from the dangers posed by the wicked.
The language of trapping and ensnaring is a common motif in the wisdom literature of the Bible, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern context where literal snares and traps were a part of daily life for hunters and warriors. In a broader sense, this verse speaks to the timeless human experience of facing opposition and the need for spiritual guidance and safety. It encapsulates the trust in God's providence amidst life's challenges and the ongoing struggle between righteousness and wickedness.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8104
There are 440 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַר
Transliteration: shâmar
Pronunciation: shaw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.; beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). - Strong's Number: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. - 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. - Strong's Number: H3369
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָקֹשׁ
Transliteration: yâqôsh
Pronunciation: yaw-koshe'
Description: a primitive root; to ensnare (literally or figuratively); fowler (lay a) snare. - Strong's Number: H4170
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוֹקֵשׁ
Transliteration: môwqêsh
Pronunciation: mo-kashe'
Description: or מֹקֵשׁ; from יָקֹשׁ; a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose); be ensnared, gin, (is) snare(-d), trap. - Strong's Number: H6466
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּעַל
Transliteration: pâʻal
Pronunciation: paw-al'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise; commit, (evil-) do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er). - Strong's Number: H205
There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָוֶן
Transliteration: ʼâven
Pronunciation: aw-ven'
Description: from an unused root perhaps meaning properly, to pant (hence, to exert oneself, usually in vain; to come to naught); strictly nothingness; also trouble. vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol; affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare אַיִן.