Psalms 31:4

Psalms 31:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.
• New International Version (NIV)Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge.
• English Standard Version (ESV)you take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my refuge.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me, For You are my strength.

Context of Psalms 31:4

2Incline Your ear to me, deliver me quickly; Be my rock of refuge, And a strong fortress to save me. 3Yes, You are my rock and my fortress; For Your name’s sake You will lead me and guide me. You will draw me out of the net that they have secretly laid for me, For You are my strength and my stronghold. 5Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O Lord, the God of truth and faithfulness. 6I hate those who pay regard to vain (empty, worthless) idols; But I trust in the Lord [and rely on Him with unwavering confidence].

Psalms 31:4 word by word

תּוֹצִיאֵ֗נִי מֵרֶ֣שֶׁת ז֭וּ טָ֣מְנוּ לִ֑י כִּֽי־אַ֝תָּה מָֽעוּזִּֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Pull me outיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: sendH3318
• of the netרֶ֫שֶׁתresheth · netH7568
• thatזוּzû · thisH2098
• they have laid privilyטָמַןţâman · to hideH2934
• my strengthמָעוֹזmâ‛ôz mâ‛ûz mâ‛ôz mâ‛ûz · securityH4581

Cross-references for Psalms 31:4

• Psalms 25:15My eyes are continually toward the Lord, For He will bring my feet out of the net.
• Psalms 35:7For without cause they hid their net for me; Without cause they dug a pit [of destruction] for my life.
• Psalms 57:6They set a net for my steps; My very life was bowed down. They dug a pit before me; Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah.
• Psalms 124:7We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers; The trap is broken and we have escaped.
• Psalms 140:5The proud have hidden a trap for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set traps for me. Selah.
• Proverbs 29:5A man who flatters his neighbor [with smooth words intending to do harm] Is spreading a net for his own feet.
• 2 Timothy 2:26and that they may come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
• Psalms 19:14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable and pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9but He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.” Therefore, I will all the more gladly boast in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ [may completely enfold me and] may dwell in me.

Commentaries on Psalms 31:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4Pull me out of the net - They have hemmed me in on every side, and I cannot escape but by miracle.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4Pull me out of the net - See the notes at Psalm 9:15. That they have laid privily for me - That my enemies have laid for me. The phrase “laid privily” refers to the custom of “hiding” or “concealing” a net or gin, so that the wild beast that was to be taken could not see it, or would fall into it unawares. Thus, his enemies designed to overcome him, by springing a net upon him at a moment when he was not aware of it, and at a place where he did not…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-5The Lord provides safety to anyone seeking his protection. The psalmist trusts and submits to the Lord. See also Psalm 71:1–3.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2-42-4. He seeks help in God's righteous government (Psa 5:8), and begs for an attentive hearing, and speedy and effectual aid. With no other help and no claim of merit, he relies solely on God's regard to His own perfections for a safe guidance and release from the snares of his enemies. On the terms "rock," &c., (compare Psa 17:2; 18:2, 50; 20:6; 23:3; 25:21).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 31:4

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Faith
• Net

In the dictionaries

• David
• Pentateuch
• Psalms, Book of

Commentaries on Psalms 31

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings