Psalm 119:110
New International Version
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.

New Living Translation
The wicked have set their traps for me, but I will not turn from your commandments.

English Standard Version
The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.

Berean Standard Bible
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.

King James Bible
The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

New King James Version
The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts.

New American Standard Bible
The wicked have set a trap for me, Yet I have not wandered from Your precepts.

NASB 1995
The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not gone astray from Your precepts.

NASB 1977
The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not gone astray from Thy precepts.

Legacy Standard Bible
The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I have not wandered from Your precepts.

Amplified Bible
The wicked have laid a snare for me, Yet I do not wander from Your precepts.

Christian Standard Bible
The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from your precepts.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The wicked have set a trap for me, but I have not wandered from Your precepts.

American Standard Version
The wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet have I not gone astray from thy precepts.

Contemporary English Version
Some merciless people are trying to trap me, but I never turn my back on your teachings.

English Revised Version
The wicked have laid a snare for me; yet went I not astray from thy precepts.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I have never wandered away from your guiding principles.

Good News Translation
The wicked lay a trap for me, but I have not disobeyed your commands.

International Standard Version
Though the wicked lay a trap for me, I haven't wandered away from your precepts.

Majority Standard Bible
The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts.

NET Bible
The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

New Heart English Bible
The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven't gone astray from your precepts.

Webster's Bible Translation
The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

World English Bible
The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven’t gone astray from your precepts.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The wicked have laid a snare for me, "" And I did not wander from your precepts.

Young's Literal Translation
The wicked have laid a snare for me, And from thy precepts I wandered not.

Smith's Literal Translation
The unjust one gave a snare for me, and I wandered not from thy charges.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Sinners have laid a snare for me: but I have not erred from thy precepts.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Sinners have set a snare for me, yet I have not strayed from your commandments.

New American Bible
The wicked have set snares for me, but from your precepts I do not stray.

New Revised Standard Version
The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Sinners have laid a snare for me; yet I erred not from thy commandments.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Sinners have set snares for me and I have not departed from your commandments.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The wicked have laid a snare for me; Yet went I not astray from Thy precepts.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Sinners spread a snare for me; but I erred not from thy commandments.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet
109I constantly take my life in my hands, yet I do not forget Your law. 110The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from Your precepts. 111Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.…

Cross References
Proverbs 1:10-15
My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them. / If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, / let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. ...

Proverbs 4:14-15
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by.

Proverbs 29:6
An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices.

Psalm 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

Psalm 141:9
Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, and from the lures of evildoers.

Psalm 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.

Jeremiah 5:26
For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men.

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.

Job 18:8-10
For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh. / A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. / A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path.

Isaiah 8:14-15
And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.”

Matthew 7:13-14
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Matthew 26:41
“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Luke 21:34-36
But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. / For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth. / So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.

Romans 16:17-18
Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.


Treasury of Scripture

The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from your precepts.

wicked

Psalm 119:85
The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

Psalm 10:8-18
He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor…

Psalm 124:6,7
Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth…

yet I erred

Psalm 119:10,21,51,87,95
With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments…

Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.

Luke 20:19-26
And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them…

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Psalm 119
1. This psalm contains various prayers, praises, and professions of obedience.
2. Aleph.
9. Beth
17. Gimel
25. Daleth
33. He
41. Waw
49. Zayin
57. Heth
65. Teth
73. Yodh
81. Kaph
89. Lamedh
97. Mem
105. Nun
113. Samekh
121. Ayin
129. Pe
137. Tsadhe
145. Qoph
153. Resh
161. Sin and Shin
169. Taw














The wicked have set a snare for me
This phrase reflects the ongoing struggle between the righteous and the wicked, a common theme throughout the Psalms. The imagery of a "snare" suggests a trap laid with malicious intent, indicating the deceitful and cunning nature of the wicked. In biblical times, snares were often used by hunters to capture animals, symbolizing the danger and subtlety of the threats faced by the psalmist. This aligns with other scriptures such as Psalm 140:5, where the wicked are described as setting traps for the righteous. The psalmist's experience can be seen as a type of Christ, who also faced traps and snares from His adversaries, as seen in the Gospels when the Pharisees and Sadducees sought to entrap Him with their questions.

but I have not strayed from Your precepts
Despite the presence of traps and the pressure from the wicked, the psalmist remains steadfast in adherence to God's precepts. This commitment to God's law is a central theme in Psalm 119, emphasizing the importance of obedience and faithfulness. The term "precepts" refers to God's commandments and teachings, which provide guidance and protection. The psalmist's resolve not to stray is reminiscent of Joshua 1:7, where Joshua is instructed to be strong and very courageous, being careful to act in accordance with all the law. This steadfastness is also a reflection of Jesus Christ, who perfectly fulfilled the law and remained obedient to the Father, even in the face of temptation and persecution.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is a devout follower of God, expressing his commitment to God's laws despite facing adversities.

2. The Wicked
Represents those who oppose God's ways and seek to lead the faithful astray through deceit and traps.

3. Snares
Symbolic of the temptations and challenges that believers face, set by those who oppose righteousness.

4. God's Precepts
Refers to the commandments and teachings of God, which the psalmist is committed to following.

5. The Path of Righteousness
The journey of living according to God's laws, which the psalmist strives to maintain despite external pressures.
Teaching Points
Awareness of Spiritual Snares
Believers must be vigilant and discerning, recognizing the traps set by those who oppose God's ways.

Commitment to God's Word
Like the psalmist, we should remain steadfast in our commitment to God's precepts, using them as a guide to navigate life's challenges.

The Power of God's Precepts
God's laws provide a firm foundation and direction, helping us avoid spiritual pitfalls and maintain a righteous path.

Resilience in Faith
Despite external pressures and temptations, maintaining a strong faith and adherence to God's teachings is crucial for spiritual growth.

The Role of Prayer and Scripture
Regular prayer and study of Scripture fortify us against the snares of the wicked, enabling us to stay true to God's path.Verse 110. - The wicked have laid a snare for me (comp. vers. 85, 95). Yet I erred not from thy precepts. I have not allowed their machinations to interfere with my obedience.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The wicked
רְשָׁעִ֣ים (rə·šā·‘îm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person

have set
נָתְנ֬וּ (nā·ṯə·nū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

a snare
פַּ֣ח (paḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6341: A, sheet, a spring net

for me,
לִ֑י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

but I have not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

wandered
תָעִֽיתִי׃ (ṯā·‘î·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 8582: To vacillate, reel, stray

from Your precepts.
וּ֝מִפִּקּוּדֶ֗יךָ (ū·mip·piq·qū·ḏe·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6490: Appointed, a mandate


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