Psalms 141:10

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 141:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let the wicked fall into their own nets, Whilst that I withal escape. Psalm 142 Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let the wicked fall into their own nets, Whilst that I withal escape. Psalm 142 Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer.
Psalms 141:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 141

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Let the wicked fall into their own nets, Whilst that I withal escape. Psalm 142 Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let the wicked fall into their own nets, etc.] Which they have laid for others, as they very often do; (see <190715>Psalm 7:15,16); or “into his net”f1902, either Saul into his own net, and others with him, so Kimchi and Ben Melech; or the wicked into the net which God has laid for them; (see <261213> Ezekiel 12:13); whilst that I withal escape; or “whilst I together escape”, or “pass over”f1903; that is, while he, together with his companions, passed over the net laid; or, “till I pass over safe and sound,” will all mine, as Noldiusf1904; not only pass over and escape the snares of the wicked, but pass out of this world into a state of happiness and glory in another.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let the wicked fall into their own nets - See the notes at Psalms 35:8. Compare Psalms 7:15-16. While that I withal escape - Margin, as in Hebrew, “pass over.” While I safely pass over the net or snare which has been secretly laid for me. The word “withal” means, in the Hebrew, “together, at the same time;” that is, At the same time that they fall into the net, let me pass over it in safety. See the notes at Job 5:13. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Psalms 141". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/psalms-141.html. 1870.…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the wicked: Psa 7:15, Psa 7:16, Psa 35:8, Psa 37:14, Psa 37:15, Psa 64:7, Psa 64:8, Psa 140:9; Est 7:10; Pro 11:8 escape: Heb. pass over Next: Psalms Chapter 142”
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