Psalms 9:15
Psalms 9:15 in Multiple Translations
The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.
The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
The nations are sunk down in the pit that they made: In the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
The nations have gone down into the hole which they made: in their secret net is their foot taken.
The nations have fallen into their own pit they dug; their feet are trapped by their own net they set.
The heathen are sunken downe in the pit that they made: in the nette that they hid, is their foote taken.
Sunk have nations in a pit they made, In a net that they hid hath their foot been captured.
The nations have sunk down in the pit that they made. In the net which they hid, their own foot is taken.
The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.
Thou that liftest me up from the gates of death, that I may declare all thy praises in the gates of the daughter of Sion.
It is as though the wicked people of many nations have dug a pit for me to fall into [MET], but they have fallen into that same pit. It is as if they spread out a net to catch me [MET], but their feet have been caught in that same net.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 9:15
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Psalms 9:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְמַ֥עַן
אֲסַפְּרָ֗ה
כָּֽל
תְּהִלָּ֫תֶ֥י/ךָ
בְּ/שַֽׁעֲרֵ֥י
בַת
צִיּ֑וֹן
אָ֝גִ֗ילָה
בִּ/ישׁוּעָתֶֽ/ךָ
לְמַ֥עַן
maʻan
H4616
because
Prep
אֲסַפְּרָ֗ה
çâphar
H5608
to recount
V-Piel-1cs
כָּֽל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
תְּהִלָּ֫תֶ֥י/ךָ
tᵉhillâh
H8416
praise
N-fp | Suff
בְּ/שַֽׁעֲרֵ֥י
shaʻar
H8179
gate
Prep | N-mp
בַת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
צִיּ֑וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
N-proper
אָ֝גִ֗ילָה
gîyl
H1523
to rejoice
V-Qal-1cs
בִּ/ישׁוּעָתֶֽ/ךָ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
Prep | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 9:15
לְמַ֥עַן
maʻan
H4616
"because"
Prep
This Hebrew word means because of something or for a specific purpose. It is used to explain why something happens or is done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's intentions or purposes.
Definition: 1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
Usage: Occurs in 252 OT verses. KJV: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to. See also: Genesis 12:13; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalms 5:9.
אֲסַפְּרָ֗ה
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
V-Piel-1cs
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
כָּֽל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
תְּהִלָּ֫תֶ֥י/ךָ
tᵉhillâh
H8416
"praise"
N-fp | Suff
Tehillah means praise or a song of praise, often directed towards God. It can also refer to a hymn or an act of public praise, acknowledging God's qualities or deeds.
Definition: 1) praise, song or hymn of praise 1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God) 1b) act of general or public praise 1c) praise-song (as title) 1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God) 1e) renown, fame, glory 1e1) of Damascus, God 1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: praise. See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 106:47; Psalms 9:15.
בְּ/שַֽׁעֲרֵ֥י
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
בַת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
צִיּ֑וֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
אָ֝גִ֗ילָה
gîyl
H1523
"to rejoice"
V-Qal-1cs
This Hebrew word means to rejoice or be glad, often expressing strong emotions like joy or fear, as seen in the KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rejoice, exult, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rejoice 1a2) to tremble (from fear)
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:31; Proverbs 23:25; Psalms 2:11.
בִּ/ישׁוּעָתֶֽ/ךָ
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 9:15
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- Context
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- Psalms 9:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 9:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 9:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 9:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 9:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 9:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 9:15
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 9:15
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 9:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 9:15
- Sermons on Psalms 9:15
Context — I Will Give Thanks to the LORD
13Be merciful to me, O LORD; see how my enemies afflict me! Lift me up from the gates of death,
14that I may declare all Your praises— that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation.
15The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.
16The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah 17The wicked will return to Sheol— all the nations who forget God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 7:15–16 | He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making. His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. |
| 2 | Psalms 57:6 | They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah |
| 3 | Psalms 35:8 | May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. |
| 4 | Proverbs 5:22 | The iniquities of a wicked man entrap him; the cords of his sin entangle him. |
| 5 | Proverbs 22:8 | He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. |
| 6 | Psalms 94:23 | He will bring upon them their own iniquity and destroy them for their wickedness. The LORD our God will destroy them. |
| 7 | Psalms 37:15 | But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. |
Psalms 9:15 Summary
[This verse means that when people or nations do wrong, they will eventually face the consequences of their actions, as seen in Psalms 9:15. It's like digging a hole and then falling into it, as warned in Proverbs 26:27. God is a just God, and He will make sure that people are held accountable for what they do, as stated in Deuteronomy 32:4. We can trust that God will bring justice and righteousness, even when it seems like the wicked are prevailing, as mentioned in Psalms 37:1-2 and Romans 12:19.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for nations to fall into a pit of their own making?
This phrase suggests that the consequences of a nation's actions will ultimately lead to their downfall, as seen in Psalms 9:15, where the nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden, similar to the concept in Proverbs 26:27, which says that whoever digs a pit will fall into it.
How does this verse relate to God's justice?
The verse highlights that the nations' downfall is a result of their own actions, which is a demonstration of God's justice, as stated in Psalms 9:16, The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands, and also reflected in Deuteronomy 32:4, which says that God's ways are just and right.
What is the significance of the nations' feet being caught in the net they have hidden?
This phrase emphasizes that the nations have been caught by their own devices, much like the concept in Job 18:8-10, where the wicked are caught in their own snares, and serves as a reminder that our actions have consequences, as seen in Galatians 6:7-8, which warns that we will reap what we sow.
How can we apply this verse to our personal lives?
This verse reminds us that our actions have consequences, and we must be mindful of the choices we make, as warned in Psalms 7:15-16, and we should strive to live according to God's will, as stated in Romans 12:2, which encourages us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be contributing to my own spiritual pitfalls, and how can I avoid them?
- How can I trust in God's justice when I see wickedness prevailing in the world, as mentioned in Psalms 73:3 and Habakkuk 1:13?
- What are some nets or snares that I may have hidden in my own life, and how can I ask God to reveal and remove them, as prayed in Psalms 139:23-24?
- How can I declare God's praises, as mentioned in Psalms 9:14, when I see His justice and salvation at work in my life and in the world, as stated in Revelation 19:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 9:15
The Heathen are sunk into the pit [that] they made,.... The psalmist having determined to praise the Lord, and called upon others to join with him in it, here enters upon it: for, as Jarchi and Aben
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 9:15
The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. The heathen are sunk down. In strong faith he takes his petition as granted.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 9:15
Fallen into that destruction which they designed to bring upon us.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 9:15
Psalms 9:15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit [that] they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken.Ver. 15. The heathen are sunk down, &c.] Hoc est initium cantici Sanctorum, Thi is the beginning of the sacred songs, saith AbenEzra. This is the beginning of the saints’ song, knit to the former verse thus: saying, The heathen, &c. In the net which they hid, &c.] To hunters they are compared for cruelty, and to fowlers for craft. But see their success: they are sunk down in their own pit, caught in their own net. Thus it befell Pharaoh, Exodus 15:9-10, Jabin and Sisera, Judges 4:15; Judges 4:22-23, Sennacherib, 2 Chronicles 32:21, Antiochus Epiphanes, Maxentius the tyrant, who fell into the river Tiber, from his own false bridge laid for Constantine (Euseb. lib. 9, rap. 9), the Spanish Armada, our gunpowder Papists, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 9:15
(15) Comp. Psalms 7:16.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 9:15
Verse 15. The heathen are sunk down to the pit] See on Psalms 7:15.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 9:15
15, 16. Stanza of Teth, resuming the description of the judgment. Wickedness has been made to minister to its own discomfiture. Cp. Psalms 7:15 f.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 9:15
The heathen - Hebrew, “The nations;” that is, the idolatrous people that were arrayed against him. See the notes at Psalms 9:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 9:15
15, 16. The natural anxiety for the final result is but momentary. The psalmist returns to the consciousness of victory and restful confidence in the divine judgments. Sunk down—That is, plunged. Pit—See on Psalms 7:15.
Sermons on Psalms 9:15
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Jap-07 Judgment Begins in the House of God by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the negative impact of technology and entertainment on society. He highlights the prevalence of violent and degrading content on television, |
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Put Your Life in the Hands by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher uses a metaphor of a stagecoach running out of control to illustrate the need for Jesus to take control of our lives. He describes how in the Wild West |
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In His Time by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe emphasizes the importance of letting God be the ultimate judge in our lives, trusting in His perfect timing and justice. He highlights the futility of taking vengean |
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A Season and a Time by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of using words wisely and knowing when to keep silent. He shares a personal story of encountering a young man with a rebellio |
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Ransom for the Righteous by E.A. Adeboye | E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the concept of ransom in the Bible, highlighting how Jesus became the ultimate ransom for our sins, as stated in Matthew 20:28. God, out of His love, is wil |
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Transfiguration in the Holy Spirit by St. Seraphim of Sarov | St. Seraphim of Sarov explains to a seeker how to know if one is in the grace of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the importance of seeking divine knowledge filled with love for God an |
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Righteousness Imputed and Imparted by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a woman who felt restless and missed her husband when he was gone. She couldn't sleep and in her desperation, she knelt by |