Psalms 10:9

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.

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Other Translations for Psalms 10:9

BSB
He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net.
AKJV
He lies in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lies in wait to catch the poor: he does catch the poor, when he draws him into his net.
CPDV
His eyes catch sight of the poor. He lies in ambush, in hiding like a lion in his den. He lies in ambush, so that he may seize the poor, to seize the poor as he draws him in.
ERV
He lurketh in the covert as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him in his net.
NHEB
He lurks in secret as a lion in his ambush. He lies in wait to catch the helpless. He catches the helpless, when he draws him in his net.
SMT
He will lie in wait in secret as the lion in her den: he will lie in wait to catch the poor one: he will catch the poor one in drawing him into his net.

Commentary for Psalms 10:9

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Overview of Psalms 10:9
Summary
Predator methodically captures helpless victims
Event
Violent predator hunting prey
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative