KJV ORIGINAL
They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They have set a trap to catch me; I am deeply troubled and discouraged. They have dug a pit to trap me, but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that his enemies tried to trap him, but their evil plans backfired and caught them instead.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm was written by David, likely when he was fleeing from King Saul who was trying to kill him. David often found himself surrounded by enemies who plotted against him and set traps to capture or harm him. The word 'Selah' appears throughout the Psalms and likely indicates a musical pause or moment for reflection.
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