Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety. New Living Translation Let the wicked fall into their own nets, but let me escape. English Standard Version Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by safely. Berean Standard Bible Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety. King James Bible Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape. New King James Version Let the wicked fall into their own nets, While I escape safely. New American Standard Bible May the wicked fall into their own nets, While I pass by safely. NASB 1995 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, While I pass by safely. NASB 1977 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, While I pass by safely. Legacy Standard Bible Let the wicked fall into their own nets, As for myself—meanwhile, I am passing by. Amplified Bible Let the wicked fall into their own nets, While I pass by and safely escape [from danger]. Christian Standard Bible Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by safely. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by safely. American Standard Version Let the wicked fall into their own nets, Whilst that I withal escape. Contemporary English Version and make them fall into their own traps while you help me escape. English Revised Version Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let wicked people fall into their own nets, while I escape unharmed. Good News Translation May the wicked fall into their own traps while I go by unharmed. International Standard Version Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I come through. NET Bible Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I escape. New Heart English Bible Let the wicked fall together into their own nets, while I pass by. Webster's Bible Translation Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst I escape. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLet the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety. World English Bible Let the wicked fall together into their own nets while I pass by. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe wicked fall in their dragnets together, until I pass over! Young's Literal Translation The wicked fall in their nets together, till I pass over! Smith's Literal Translation The unjust shall fall into their nets together, till I shall pass by. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe wicked shall fall in his net: I am alone until I pass. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while only I pass over them safely. New Revised Standard Version Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I alone escape. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet the wicked together fall into their own nets, whilst I shall pass over. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The evil will fall as one into their nets as I pass by. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let the wicked fall into their own nets, Whilst I withal escape. Brenton Septuagint Translation Sinners shall fall by their own net: I am alone until I shall escape. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Come Quickly to Me…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 Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. Psalm 7:15-16 He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. / His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. Psalm 9:15-16 The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. / The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah 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. Ecclesiastes 10:8 He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake. Psalm 35:8 May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. Psalm 57:6 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 Psalm 37:15 But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. Psalm 140:9-11 May the heads of those who surround me be covered in the trouble their lips have caused. / May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into the miry pits, never to rise again. / May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence. Proverbs 11:5-6 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. / The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the faithless are trapped by their own desires. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. Matthew 26:52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Romans 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Luke 6:37-38 Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. / Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” Treasury of Scripture Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I with escape. the wicked Psalm 7:15,16 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made… Psalm 35:8 Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall. Psalm 37:14,15 The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation… escape. Jump to Previous Cave David Escape Fall Maschil Nets Prayer Psalm Safely Safety Sinners Themselves Together Whilst Wicked WithalJump to Next Cave David Escape Fall Maschil Nets Prayer Psalm Safely Safety Sinners Themselves Together Whilst Wicked WithalPsalm 141 1. David prays that his suit may be acceptable3. His conscience sincere 7. And his life free from snares Let the wicked fall into their own nets This phrase reflects a common biblical theme where the wicked are ensnared by their own schemes. It echoes the principle of divine justice found throughout Scripture, such as in Proverbs 26:27, which states, "Whoever digs a pit will fall into it." The imagery of nets is often used in the Bible to symbolize traps or schemes set by the wicked (Psalm 9:15-16). This reflects the belief that God allows the consequences of evil actions to return upon the evildoers themselves. The use of "nets" may also allude to the practices of ancient hunters and fishermen, who used nets to capture prey, symbolizing the cunning and deceit of the wicked. while I pass by in safety Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 141, David is expressing a prayer for protection and deliverance from the wicked. 2. The Wicked Refers to those who plot evil against the righteous, setting traps and snares. 3. Nets Symbolic of the traps and schemes devised by the wicked to ensnare the righteous. 4. Safety Represents the divine protection and deliverance that David seeks from God. 5. God The ultimate protector and deliverer, whom David trusts to ensure his safety. Teaching Points Trust in Divine JusticeBelievers are encouraged to trust in God's justice rather than seeking revenge. God is aware of the schemes of the wicked and will ensure that justice prevails. Prayer for Protection Like David, Christians should actively pray for God's protection against the schemes of the wicked. Prayer is a powerful tool for seeking divine intervention. God's Sovereignty This verse reminds us of God's sovereignty over all situations. Even when the wicked plot against us, God is in control and can turn their schemes against them. Righteous Living Believers are called to live righteously and avoid falling into the traps of sin. By walking in God's ways, we can pass by in safety. Faith in Action While trusting in God, believers should also take practical steps to avoid the snares of the wicked, using wisdom and discernment in their daily lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 141:10?2. How can Psalm 141:10 guide us in avoiding the traps of the wicked? 3. What does Psalm 141:10 teach about God's justice against evildoers? 4. How does Psalm 141:10 connect with Proverbs 26:27 on consequences of evil? 5. How can we pray for protection using the principles in Psalm 141:10? 6. What practical steps can we take to ensure we don't fall into sin? 7. How does Psalm 141:10 reflect the theme of divine justice? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 141:10? 9. How does Psalm 141:10 challenge our understanding of God's protection? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 141? 11. Psalm 75:10 mentions the cutting off of 'horns' of the wicked; does this figurative language conflict with a literal approach to interpreting biblical texts? 12. Why does Psalm 5:10 call for God to punish the wicked, seemingly contradicting later teachings on forgiveness? 13. Psalm 141:7 - Does any historical or archaeological record validate the imagery of the wicked being scattered like broken bones at the grave's mouth? 14. Why does a just God allow the wicked to thrive openly without immediate consequence? (Psalm 10:2) What Does Psalm 141:10 Mean Let the wicked fall- David does not seek personal vengeance; he entrusts justice to God, confident that the Lord will act righteously (Romans 12:19; Psalm 94:1). - Scripture consistently shows that evil ultimately collapses on itself (Psalm 7:15-16; Esther 7:10). - By calling them “wicked,” David draws a clear moral line, echoing Psalm 1:4-6 where the wicked “will not stand in the judgment.” Into their own nets - The “nets” picture traps set for the righteous (Psalm 57:6; Psalm 140:5). - God often turns these devices back on the plotters: Haman is hanged on the gallows he built (Esther 7:10); Daniel’s accusers are thrown to the lions they prepared for him (Daniel 6:24). - This reversal underscores Proverbs 26:27—“Whoever digs a pit will fall into it.” While I pass by - David envisions moving forward unhindered, much like Israel crossing the Red Sea while Pharaoh’s army perished (Exodus 14:22-29). - The phrase shows active faith: he keeps walking, trusting God to handle the danger (Psalm 23:4). - Psalm 125:1-2 affirms that those who trust in the Lord “cannot be shaken… the Lord surrounds His people both now and forevermore.” In safety - The outcome is not mere survival but secure deliverance, promised in Psalm 91:3-4 and realized in countless biblical accounts—from Joseph in prison (Genesis 50:20) to Peter freed from jail (Acts 12:7-11). - “Safety” also anticipates eternal security guaranteed to those who belong to the Lord (John 10:28-29). - This final word contrasts starkly with the doom awaiting the wicked (Psalm 37:38). summary Psalm 141:10 confidently asks God to let the plotters be caught in their own schemes, while the faithful believer moves on under divine protection. The verse teaches that God’s justice turns evil back on itself and grants His people safe passage, encouraging us to keep walking with Him while trusting that every snare set against righteousness will ultimately serve His purposes. (10) Comp. Psalm 7:15.Withal.--Probably, altogether ("whilst I altogether escape"), which some join with the previous clause, "Let the wicked fall into their own nets together, whilst I escape." Verse 10. - Let the wicked fall into their own nets (comp. Psalm 7:15; Psalm 35:8; Psalm 57:6; Proverbs 5:22). The moral sense is always satisfied when the wicked man falls into his own trap, or is "hoist with his own petard." Even a heathen poet could say -"Nec lex justior ulla est,
Hebrew Let the wickedרְשָׁעִ֑ים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person fall יִפְּל֣וּ (yip·pə·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie into their own nets, בְמַכְמֹרָ֣יו (ḇə·maḵ·mō·rāw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4364: A net, snare while עַֽד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while I אָ֝נֹכִ֗י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I pass by in safety. אֶעֱבֽוֹר׃ (’e·‘ĕ·ḇō·wr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on Links Psalm 141:10 NIVPsalm 141:10 NLT Psalm 141:10 ESV Psalm 141:10 NASB Psalm 141:10 KJV Psalm 141:10 BibleApps.com Psalm 141:10 Biblia Paralela Psalm 141:10 Chinese Bible Psalm 141:10 French Bible Psalm 141:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 141:10 Let the wicked fall together into their (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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