Psalms 140:5
“The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.”

What does Psalms 140:5 mean?
The Bible verse Psalms 140:5 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah." This verse is part of the book of Psalms, which is a collection of hymns and prayers…
Read full commentaryDevotionalFinding Deliverance in the Snare: A Devotional on Psalm 140:5
The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah. (Psalm 140:5 KJV) In Life, there are moments when we feel ensnared by the entrapments of those who are full of pride and malice. David, in Psalm 140, speaks…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Deliverance from the Snare of the Proud
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a humble heart, recognizing Your sovereignty over my life. In this moment of prayer, I reflect on the words of Psalm 140:5, where it is written, "The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they…
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