Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The nations have fallen into the pit they have dug; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. New Living Translation The nations have fallen into the pit they dug for others. Their own feet have been caught in the trap they set. English Standard Version The nations have sunk in the pit that they made; in the net that they hid, their own foot has been caught. Berean Standard Bible The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. King James Bible The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. New King James Version The nations have sunk down in the pit which they made; In the net which they hid, their own foot is caught. New American Standard Bible The nations have sunk down into the pit which they have made; In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught. NASB 1995 The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made; In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught. NASB 1977 The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made; In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught. Legacy Standard Bible The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made; In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught. Amplified Bible The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made; In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught. Christian Standard Bible The nations have fallen into the pit they made; their foot is caught in the net they have concealed. Holman Christian Standard Bible The nations have fallen into the pit they made; their foot is caught in the net they have concealed. American Standard Version The nations are sunk down in the pit that they made: In the net which they hid is their own foot taken. Contemporary English Version Our LORD, the nations fell into their own pits, and their feet were caught in their own traps. English Revised Version The nations are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. GOD'S WORD® Translation The nations have sunk into the pit they have made. Their feet are caught in the net they have hidden [to trap others]. Good News Translation The heathen have dug a pit and fallen in; they have been caught in their own trap. International Standard Version The nations have sunk down into the pit they made, their feet are ensnared in the trap they set. NET Bible The nations fell into the pit they had made; their feet were caught in the net they had hidden. New Heart English Bible The nations have fallen into the pit they had made. In the net which they hid, their feet are caught. Webster's Bible Translation The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. World English Bible The nations have sunk down in the pit that they made. In the net which they hid, their own foot is taken. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNations have sunk in a pit they made, "" Their foot has been captured in a net that they hid. Young's Literal Translation Sunk have nations in a pit they made, In a net that they hid hath their foot been captured. Smith's Literal Translation The nations sank into the pit they made: in the net they hid, their foot was taken by it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will rejoice in thy salvation: the Gentiles have stuck fast in the destruction which they have prepared. Their foot hath been taken in the very snare which they hid. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The nations fall into the pit they dig; in the snare they hide, their own foot is caught. New Revised Standard Version The nations have sunk in the pit that they made; in the net that they hid has their own foot been caught. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe Gentiles are sunk down in the pit that they made; and their foot is caught in the net which they hid. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Gentiles have sunk into the ditch they have made, and their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The nations are sunk down in the pit that they made; In the net which they hid is their own foot taken. Brenton Septuagint Translation The heathen are caught in the destruction which they planned: in the very snare which they hid is their foot taken. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Give Thanks to the LORD…14that I may declare all Your praises—that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation. 15The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. 16The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah… 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 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 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. 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. Esther 7:10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. Daniel 6:24 At the command of the king, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they and their children and wives. And before they had reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. 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. 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. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. Revelation 13:10 “If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints. Luke 6:38 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.” 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. James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Treasury of Scripture The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. 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 37:15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. Jump to Previous Captured Caught Dug Fallen Feet Foot Heathen Hid Hidden Hole Nations Net Pit Secret SunkJump to Next Captured Caught Dug Fallen Feet Foot Heathen Hid Hidden Hole Nations Net Pit Secret SunkPsalm 9 1. David praises God for executing judgment11. He incites others to praise him 13. He prays that he may have cause to praise him The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; This phrase highlights the concept of divine justice and retribution, where the wicked face consequences for their actions. Biblically, this reflects the principle found in Proverbs 26:27, "Whoever digs a pit will fall into it." Historically, nations that opposed God's people often faced downfall due to their own schemes, as seen with the Egyptians during the Exodus. Theologically, it underscores the sovereignty of God in orchestrating justice, where human pride and rebellion lead to self-destruction. their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. Persons / Places / Events 1. The NationsRefers to the Gentile nations surrounding Israel, often seen as adversaries to God's people. In a broader sense, it can represent any group or society that opposes God's will. 2. The Pit Symbolizes the traps or schemes devised by the wicked. In ancient times, pits were often used as traps for animals, and metaphorically, they represent the consequences of one's own sinful actions. 3. The Net Another metaphor for entrapment, representing the deceitful plans and strategies of the wicked. Nets were commonly used for hunting and fishing, symbolizing the ensnaring nature of sin. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinSin often leads to self-destruction. Just as the nations fall into their own pit, our sinful actions can lead to our downfall. God's Justice God's justice is evident in the way He allows the wicked to be ensnared by their own devices. This should encourage believers to trust in God's righteous judgment. The Deceptive Nature of Sin Sin can appear enticing but ultimately leads to entrapment. Believers should be vigilant and avoid the snares of sin by adhering to God's Word. The Importance of Integrity Living a life of integrity and righteousness protects us from the pitfalls of deceit and malice. We should strive to align our actions with God's will. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 9Psalm 7:14–16 suggests evildoers fall prey to their own schemes; is this a literal reality or a moral notion unsupported by empirical evidence? What is the Gospel of the Kingdom about? Proverbs 15:11: How do ancient concepts of Sheol and Abaddon align with modern historical or archaeological findings on the afterlife? Psalm 9:5 claims God destroys entire nations; where is the historical or archaeological proof for such divine interventions?(15) Comp. Psalm 7:16.Verse 15. - The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made. It is uncertain whether the writer here reverts to the judgment already executed (vers. 3-6), or with the eye of faith sees as past the judgment which he confidently anticipates (vers. 19, 20). Whichever he intends, there can be no doubt that he means it to be understood that the stratagems of the enemy brought about (or would bring about) their downfall. In the net which they hid is their own foot taken. A second metaphor, expressing the same idea as the preceding (comp. Psalm 7:15, 16; Psalm 10:2; Psalm 35:8; Psalm 141:10). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The nationsג֭וֹיִם (ḡō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts have fallen טָבְע֣וּ (ṭā·ḇə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2883: To sink, sink down into a pit בְּשַׁ֣חַת (bə·ša·ḥaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7845: A pit, destruction of their making; עָשׂ֑וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make their feet רַגְלָֽם׃ (raḡ·lām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda are snared נִלְכְּדָ֥ה (nil·kə·ḏāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere in the net בְּרֶֽשֶׁת־ (bə·re·šeṯ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7568: A net they have hidden. טָ֝מָ֗נוּ (ṭā·mā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2934: To hide, conceal Links Psalm 9:15 NIVPsalm 9:15 NLT Psalm 9:15 ESV Psalm 9:15 NASB Psalm 9:15 KJV Psalm 9:15 BibleApps.com Psalm 9:15 Biblia Paralela Psalm 9:15 Chinese Bible Psalm 9:15 French Bible Psalm 9:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 9:15 The nations have sunk down (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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