Psalms 31:4

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 31:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Pluck me out of the net that they have laid privily for me; For thou art my stronghold.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Pluck me out of the net that they have laid privily for me; For thou art my stronghold.
Psalms 31:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 31

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Pluck me out of the net that they have laid privily for me; For thou art my stronghold.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday, etc.] Which may be said to obviate the difficulty in man’s return, or resurrection, from the dead, taken from the length of time in which some have continued in the grave; which vanishes, when it is observed, that in thy sight, esteem, and account of God, a thousand years are but as one day; and therefore, should a man lie in the grave six or seven thousand years, it would be but as so many days with God; wherefore, if the resurrection is not incredible, as it is not, length of time can be no objection to it. Just in the same manner is this phrase used by the Apostle Peter, and who is thought to refer to this passage, to remove an…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Pull me out of the net - See the notes at Psalms 9:15. That they have laid privily for me - That my enemies have laid for me. The phrase “laid privily” refers to the custom of “hiding” or “concealing” a net or gin, so that the wild beast that was to be taken could not see it, or would fall into it unawares. Thus, his enemies designed to overcome him, by springing a net upon him at a moment when he was not aware of it, and at a place where he did not suspect it. For thou art my strength - My stronghold. My hope of defense is in thee, and thee alone. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pull: Psa 25:15, Psa 35:7, Psa 57:6, Psa 124:7, Psa 140:5; Pro 29:5; Ti2 2:26 my strength: Psa 19:14; Co2 12:9 Psalms 31:5”
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