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Psalms 31:4
4Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me, for I find protection in you alone.
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
2Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue me quickly. Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe. 3You are my rock and my fortress. For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger. Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me, for I find protection in you alone. 5I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God. 6I hate those who worship worthless idols. I trust in the Lord.
Read all of Psalms 31Psalms 31:4 word by word
תּוֹצִיאֵ֗נִי מֵרֶ֣שֶׁת ז֭וּ טָ֣מְנוּ לִ֑י כִּֽי־אַ֝תָּה מָֽעוּזִּֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 31:4
- Psalms 25:15My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.
- Psalms 35:7I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me. I did them no wrong, but they dug a pit to catch me.
- Psalms 57:6My 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
- Psalms 124:7We escaped like a bird from a hunter’s trap. The trap is broken, and we are free!
- Psalms 140:5The proud have set a trap to catch me; they have stretched out a net; they have placed traps all along the way. Interlude
- Proverbs 29:5To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet.
- 2 Timothy 2:26Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.
- Psalms 19:14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through 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
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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
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