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Psalms 10:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net.

Psalms 10:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 10:9

Theological / Devotional

As a lion. The wicked man conceals his purposes and springs suddenly upon his victim when there is no hope of escape.

Net. The figure changes to that of a hunter, laying his snare, springing his net suddenly upon his wretched victim. This tendency to shift suddenly from image to image is a characteristic feature of Hebrew literature.

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