King James Version
Psalms 140:5 in the King James Version says “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.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 140 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“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.”
Psalms 140:5 · KJV
They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under their lips. Selah.
Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
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.
I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O LORD.
O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“by the wayside”
H3027a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
“gins”
H4170a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose)
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