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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me, for I find protection in you alone.

Context of Psalms 31:4

2Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. 3Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge. 5Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God. 6I hate those who cling to worthless idols; as for me, I trust in the Lord.

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 ever on the Lord, for only he will release my feet from the snare.
• Psalms 35:7Since they hid their net for me without cause and without cause dug a pit for me,
• Psalms 57:6They spread a net for my feet— I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path— but they have fallen into it themselves.
• Psalms 124:7We have escaped like a bird from the fowler’s snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped.
• Psalms 140:5The arrogant have hidden a snare for me; they have spread out the cords of their net and have set traps for me along my path.
• Proverbs 29:5Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
• 2 Timothy 2:26and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
• Psalms 19:14May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
• 2 Corinthians 12:9But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on 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