Revised Version 1895
Psalms 31:4
4Pluck me out of the net that they have laid privily for me; for thou art my strong hold.
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
2Bow down thine ear unto me; deliver me speedily: be thou to me a strong rock, an house of defence to save me. 3For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me and guide me. Pluck me out of the net that they have laid privily for me; for thou art my strong hold. 5Into thine hand I commend my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD, thou God of truth. 6I hate them that regard lying vanities: but 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
Cross-references for Psalms 31:4
- Psalms 25:15Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
- Psalms 35:7For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, without cause have they digged a pit for my soul.
- Psalms 57:6They have prepared a net for my steps; thy soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me; they are fallen into the midst thereof themselves. Selah
- Psalms 124:7Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
- Psalms 140:5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the way side; they have set gins for me. Selah
- Proverbs 29:5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his steps.
- 2 Timothy 2:26and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by the Lord’s servant unto the will of God.
- Psalms 19:14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my rock, and my redeemer.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon 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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