Psalms 66:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

You led us into the net; You laid burdens on our backs.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thou broughtest us into the net; Thou layedst a sore burden upon our loins.

Bible in Basic English

You let us be put in prison; chains were put on our legs.

Free Bible Version

You caught us in your net; you placed heavy burdens on our backs.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou hast brought vs into the snare, and layed a strait chaine vpon our loynes.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.

One Unity Resource Bible

You brought us into prison. You laid a burden on our backs.

Translation for Translators

It is as if you allowed us to fall into traps [MET], and you forced us to endure difficult things which were like putting heavy loads on our backs [MET].

Unlocked Literal Bible

You brought us into a net; you laid a heavy burden on our backs.

Noah Webster Bible

Thou hast brought us into the net; thou hast laid affliction upon our loins.

World English Bible

You brought us into prison. You laid a burden on our backs.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou hast brought us into a net, Thou hast placed pressure on our loins.

Context

Make a Joyful Noise

¹⁰For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us like silver. ¹¹You led us into the net; You laid burdens on our backs. ¹²You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance.

Sermons

Faith Unto Enlargement Through Adversity

T. Austin-Sparks

Summary

This verse in Psalms expresses the idea of God bringing His people through trials and challenges into a place of abundance and blessing. It reflects the faithfulness of God in preserving and delivering His followers, even amidst difficult circumstances. The imagery used conveys the idea of refinement through fire, symbolizing the purification and strengthening of one's faith. Ultimately, the verse conveys a message of hope and trust in God's sovereignty and provision, encouraging believers to persevere with confidence in His unfailing love.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

affliction--literally, "pressure," or, as in Psa 55:3, "oppression," which, laid on the loins--the seat of strength (Deu 33:11), enfeebles the frame.

Psalms 66:11

Make a Joyful Noise

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

You led us into the net; You laid burdens on our backs.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thou broughtest us into the net; Thou layedst a sore burden upon our loins.

Bible in Basic English

You let us be put in prison; chains were put on our legs.

Free Bible Version

You caught us in your net; you placed heavy burdens on our backs.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou hast brought vs into the snare, and layed a strait chaine vpon our loynes.

King James (Authorized) Version

Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins.

One Unity Resource Bible

You brought us into prison. You laid a burden on our backs.

Translation for Translators

It is as if you allowed us to fall into traps [MET], and you forced us to endure difficult things which were like putting heavy loads on our backs [MET].

Unlocked Literal Bible

You brought us into a net; you laid a heavy burden on our backs.

Noah Webster Bible

Thou hast brought us into the net; thou hast laid affliction upon our loins.

World English Bible

You brought us into prison. You laid a burden on our backs.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou hast brought us into a net, Thou hast placed pressure on our loins.