Psalm 57:6

Translations

Modern

They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah

Traditional

They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.

Literal

They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bent down; they have dug before me a pit—may they fall into its midst! Selah

Latin

Laqueum paraverunt pedibus meis, et incurvaverunt animam meam. Foderunt ante faciem meam foveam, et inciderunt in eam.

Original

Hebrew

English

They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah

Notes

Psalms 57:1–11

The psalmist asks for mercy and protection, then expresses trust and confidence in the Lord (Psalm 57:1–4). When the wicked fall into their own traps (Psalm 57:6), the psalmist will praise the Lord (57:7–10).

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

Theme notes and profiles

David Retribution

Related verses

Psalm 145:14
The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Proverbs 28:10
He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good.
Psalm 7:15–16
He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making.
Micah 7:2
The godly man has perished from the earth; there is no one upright among men. They all lie in wait for blood; they hunt one another with a net.
Psalm 140:5
The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah
Psalm 35:7–8
For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul.
Psalm 9:15–16
The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.
Proverbs 29:5
A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Psalm 142:3
Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me.
1 Samuel 23:22–26
Please go and prepare further. Investigate and watch carefully where he goes and who has seen him there, for I am told that he is extremely cunning.
Psalm 42:6
O my God, my soul despairs within me. Therefore I remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon—even from Mount Mizar.
Matthew 26:37–38
He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

Parallels

1 Samuel 22:1–5 Psalm 108:1–13 Psalm 142:1–7

People

Selah: A musical or liturgical term of uncertain meaning

Glossary

Adullam, Adullamite Al-Taschith David Glory Mercy Michtam Miktam Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflicted Saints: should Praise God Enemy: The Wickedness of David's Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Net: Figurative Pit: Figurative The Punishment of the Wicked: Often Brought About by Their Evil Designs

Psalm 57:6

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