Psalm 141:8-10

⁸ But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave [1] not my soul destitute. ⁹ Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity. ¹⁰ Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape. [2]

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Other Translations of Psalm 141:8-10

New International Version

⁸ But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge-do not give me over to death. ⁹ Keep me safe from the traps set by evildoers, from the snares they have laid for me. ¹⁰ Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety.

English Standard Version

⁸ But my eyes are toward you, O GOD, my Lord; in you I seek refuge; leave me not defenseless!Hebrew refuge; do not pour out my life! ⁹ Keep me from the trap that they have laid for me and from the snares of evildoers! ¹⁰ Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by safely.

The Message

⁸ But God, dear Lord, I only have eyes for you. Since I've run for dear life to you, take good care of me. ⁹ Protect me from their evil scheming, from all their demonic subterfuge. ¹⁰ Let the wicked fall flat on their faces, while I walk off without a scratch. A David prayer - when he was in the cave.

New King James Version

⁸ But my eyes are upon You, O God the Lord; In You I take refuge; Do not leave my soul destitute. ⁹ Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, And from the traps of the workers of iniquity. ¹⁰ Let the wicked fall into their own nets, While I escape safely.

New Living Translation

⁸ I look to you for help, OÂ Sovereign Lord . You are my refuge; don't let them kill me. ⁹ Keep me from the traps they have set for me, from the snares of those who do wrong. ¹⁰ Let the wicked fall into their own nets, but let me escape.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 141:8-10

Commentary on Psalm 141:5-10

(Read Psalm 141:5-10)

We should be ready to welcome the rebuke of our heavenly Father, and also the reproof of our brethren. It shall not break my head, if it may but help to break my heart: we must show that we take it kindly. Those who slighted the word of God before, will be glad of it when in affliction, for that opens the ear to instruction. When the world is bitter, the word is sweet. Let us lift our prayer unto God. Let us entreat him to rescue us from the snares of Satan, and of all the workers of iniquity. In language like this psalm, O Lord, would we entreat that our poor prayers should set forth our only hope, our only dependence on thee. Grant us thy grace, that we may be prepared for this employment, being clothed with thy righteousness, and having all the gifts of thy Spirit planted in our hearts.