Psalms 141:9
Psalms 141:9 in Multiple Translations
Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, and from the lures of evildoers.
Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, And from the gins of the workers of iniquity.
Keep me from the net which they have put down for me, and from the designs of the workers of evil.
Keep me safe from the traps they have set to catch me, from the snares of evil people.
Keepe me from the snare, which they haue layde for me, and from the grennes of the workers of iniquitie.
Keep me from the gin they laid for me, Even snares of workers of iniquity.
Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, from the traps of the workers of iniquity.
Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
It is as though people have set traps for me; protect me from falling into those traps, It is as though they have spread nets to catch me; keep me from being caught in those nets.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 141:9
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Psalms 141:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שָׁמְרֵ֗/נִי
מִ֣/ידֵי
פַ֭ח
יָ֣קְשׁוּ
לִ֑/י
וּ֝/מֹקְשׁ֗וֹת
פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
אָֽוֶן
שָׁמְרֵ֗/נִי
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
מִ֣/ידֵי
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cd
פַ֭ח
pach
H6341
snare
N-ms
יָ֣קְשׁוּ
yâqôsh
H3369
to snare
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
לִ֑/י
Prep | Suff
וּ֝/מֹקְשׁ֗וֹת
môwqêsh
H4170
snare
Conj | N-mp
פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
pâʻal
H6466
to work
V-Qal
אָֽוֶן
ʼâven
H205
evil
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 141:9
שָׁמְרֵ֗/נִי
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
מִ֣/ידֵי
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cd
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
פַ֭ח
pach
H6341
"snare"
N-ms
This word refers to a thin, flat piece of metal, like a plate. It can also describe a net used for catching animals, spread out like a thin sheet of metal.
Definition: 1) bird trap, trap, snare 1a) bird trap (literal) 1b) of calamities, plots, source or agent of calamity (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: gin, (thin) plate, snare. See also: Exodus 39:3; Psalms 142:4; Psalms 11:6.
יָ֣קְשׁוּ
yâqôsh
H3369
"to snare"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to trap or snare someone, either literally or figuratively, and is used to describe the actions of fowlers or the devices of the wicked.
Definition: 1) to lure, entice, snare, lay a snare or lure, set a trap 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lay snares (fig. of devices of wicked) 1a2) fowlers (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be ensnared, be caught by a bait 1c) (Pual) to be entrapped
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: fowler (lay a) snare. See also: Deuteronomy 7:25; Ecclesiastes 9:12; Psalms 124:7.
לִ֑/י
""
Prep | Suff
וּ֝/מֹקְשׁ֗וֹת
môwqêsh
H4170
"snare"
Conj | N-mp
A snare or trap, this word is used to describe a device to catch animals. In the Bible, it is also used figuratively to describe being trapped by sin or temptation, as seen in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: bait, lure, snare
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: be ensnared, gin, (is) snare(-d), trap. See also: Exodus 10:7; Psalms 69:23; Psalms 18:6.
פֹּ֣עֲלֵי
pâʻal
H6466
"to work"
V-Qal
To work or do something is the meaning of this Hebrew verb, often used to describe habitual or systematic actions. It can also mean to make or practise something.
Definition: 1) to do, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do 1a2) to make
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: commit, (evil-) do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er). See also: Exodus 15:17; Psalms 59:3; Psalms 5:6.
אָֽוֶן
ʼâven
H205
"evil"
N-ms
This word refers to evil, wickedness, or trouble, often describing idolatry or iniquity, and is used in various KJV translations to convey a sense of wrongdoing.
Definition: 1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow 1a) trouble, sorrow 1b) idolatry 1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: affliction, evil, false, idol, iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust, unrighteous, vain, vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare H369 (אַיִן). See also: Numbers 23:21; Psalms 94:23; Psalms 5:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 141:9
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- Context
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- Psalms 141:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 141:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 141:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 141:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 141:9
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 141:9
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 141:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 141:9
- Sermons on Psalms 141:9
Context — Come Quickly to Me
7As when one plows and breaks up the soil, so our bones have been scattered at the mouth of Sheol.
8But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless.
9Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, and from the lures of evildoers.
10Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 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 |
| 2 | Psalms 119:110 | The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts. |
| 3 | Luke 20:20 | So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor. |
| 4 | Proverbs 13:14 | The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death. |
| 5 | Psalms 38:12 | Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long. |
| 6 | Psalms 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. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 18:22 | Let a cry be heard from their houses when You suddenly bring raiders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet. |
Psalms 141:9 Summary
In Psalms 141:9, the psalmist is asking God to protect him from the traps and pitfalls that his enemies have set for him, and to keep him from being tempted by the evil things that they do. This is a prayer that we can all pray, asking God to keep us safe from harm and to guide us on the right path (as seen in Proverbs 3:6). By trusting in God's protection, we can avoid the dangers that surround us and stay focused on following Him. Just like the psalmist, we can cry out to God for help and trust in His power to keep us safe, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of snares is the psalmist referring to in Psalms 141:9?
The snares in Psalms 141:9 likely refer to the traps and pitfalls set by enemies, which can be physical, emotional, or spiritual, as seen in Psalms 119:110, where the psalmist asks God to keep him from the snares of the wicked.
How can we avoid the lures of evildoers mentioned in this verse?
To avoid the lures of evildoers, we must stay focused on God, as the psalmist does in Psalms 141:8, and trust in His protection, as promised in Psalms 23:4, where God's rod and staff guide and comfort us.
Is it wrong to ask God to protect us from harm, as the psalmist does in this verse?
No, it's not wrong to ask God for protection, as this is a natural response to danger, and the Bible encourages us to cry out to God in times of trouble, as seen in Psalms 50:15, where God invites us to call upon Him in the day of trouble.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives?
This verse reminds us that we face spiritual dangers every day, and we need to ask God to protect us from these threats, just as the psalmist does, and trust in His power to keep us safe, as promised in Jude 1:24, where God is able to keep us from stumbling.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'snares' in my life that I need to ask God to protect me from, and how can I trust in His protection?
- In what ways do I need to be more intentional about seeking refuge in God, as the psalmist does in Psalms 141:8?
- How can I stay focused on God and avoid the lures of evildoers in my daily life, and what spiritual practices can help me do this?
- What are some ways that I can 'pass by in safety' in my life, as the psalmist hopes to do in Psalms 141:10, and how can I trust in God's protection to make this possible?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 141:9
Keep me from the snare [which] they have laid for me,.... Either Saul, who gave him a wife to be a snare to him, and set men to watch his house and take him; or the Ziphites, who proposed to Saul to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 141:9
Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity. Keep me from the snares - literally, 'keep me from the hands of the snare' (i:e., the power; in Isaiah 47:14).
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 141:9
Psalms 141:9 Keep me from the snares [which] they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.Ver. 9. Keep me from the snare, &c.] See Psalms 145:5.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 141:9
(9) From the snare.—The original idiom is far more forcible: “from the hands (or, ‘clutches’) of the snare.” (See above, Psalms 141:6, “in the hands of the cliff.”)
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 141:9
9. Cp. Psalms 140:4-5. grins] Rather, baits or lures, the sensual temptations by which they are endeavouring to entice him (Psalms 141:4). For grins see on Psalms 140:5.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 141:9
Keep me from the snares ... - See the notes at Psalms 11:6. Compare Psalms 38:12; Psalms 69:22; Psalms 91:3. The secret plans which they have laid against me.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 141:9
8, 9. In these verses David declares his sole trust in God. He admits that human resources had utterly failed. His prayer is plaintive. Leave not my soul destitute—Do not make my soul empty, or naked.
Sermons on Psalms 141:9
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Beware of a Satanic Set-Up by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by emphasizing the urgency of the times, stating that the night is far spent and the day is at hand. He urges the listeners to cast off the work |
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The Proud Have Hid a Snare by Bob Jones Sr. | In this sermon, Dr. Bob Jones Sr. emphasizes the importance of being aware of the enemies we face when following God's path. He highlights the need to rely on the Bible for guidanc |
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An Epistle on Good Order. by John Banks | In this sermon on deception, the preacher delves into the Greek word 'planao' meaning 'to wander astray', emphasizing how various influences like false teachers, signs, and even on |
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Major Ian Thomas - Part 1 by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of God's word and its ability to uphold all things in the universe. He highlights the importance of understanding the Gospel of Lu |
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The Saved Jew Blesses His Merciful God by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing a conversation he had with someone about believers' baptism. He takes his time to explain every text in the New Testament that supp |
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Day 156, Luke 20 by David Servant | David Servant discusses the spiritual insight of common folks in Jesus' time compared to the Jewish religious leaders, emphasizing the importance of genuine love for God and others |
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(Proverbs) ch.12:22 - 14:4 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of fearing God's commandments and the rewards that come with it. He highlights the power of wise teachings, comparing them to |