World English Bible
"The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah."
— Psalms 140:5, World English Bible
“The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.”
“The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set gins for me. [Selah”
“Proud men hide a snare for me; evil men spread a net by the path; they set traps for me.(Selah)”
“The just man shall correct me in mercy, and shall reprove me: but let not the oil of the sinner fatten my head. For my prayer shall still be against the things with which they are well pleased:”
“The men of pride have put secret cords for my feet; stretching nets in my way, so that they may take me with their tricks. (Selah.)”
“The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.”
those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war.
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. Selah.
Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet.
The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah.
I said to Yahweh, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh.
Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle.
Yahweh, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.