Psalms 35:8

Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.

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Other Translations for Psalms 35:8

BSB
May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created.
AKJV
Let destruction come on him at unawares; and let his net that he has hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.
CPDV
Let the snare, of which he is ignorant, come upon him, and let the deception, which he has hidden, take hold of him: and may he fall into that very snare.
ERV
Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself: with destruction let him fall therein.
NHEB
Let destruction come on him unawares. Let his net that he has hidden catch himself. Let him fall into that destruction.
SMT
Desolation shall come to him not knowing, and his net which he hid shall take him: in destruction he shall fall in it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 35:8

LetdestructionH7722comeH935VerbuponhimatunawaresH3808AdverbandlethisnetH7568Noun FemininethathehathhidH2934VerbcatchH3920VerbhimselfintothatverydestructionH7722lethimfallH5307Verb

Commentary for Psalms 35:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 35:8
Summary
Enemies' trap catches themselves instead
Event
Enemy ensnared by own trap
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Curse