New International Version The nations have fallen into the pit they have dug; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. New Living Translation The nations have fallen into the pit they dug for others. Their own feet have been caught in the trap they set. English Standard Version The nations have sunk in the pit that they made; in the net that they hid, their own foot has been caught. Berean Standard Bible The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. Berean Literal Bible The nations have sunk down into the pit they have made; in the net that they hid, their foot is caught. King James Bible The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. New King James Version The nations have sunk down in the pit which they made; In the net which they hid, their own foot is caught. New American Standard Bible The nations have sunk down into the pit which they have made; In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught. NASB 1995 The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made; In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught. NASB 1977 The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made; In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught. Legacy Standard Bible The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made; In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught. Amplified Bible The nations have sunk down in the pit which they have made; In the net which they hid, their own foot has been caught. Berean Annotated Bible The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. Christian Standard Bible The nations have fallen into the pit they made; their foot is caught in the net they have concealed. Holman Christian Standard Bible The nations have fallen into the pit they made; their foot is caught in the net they have concealed. American Standard Version The nations are sunk down in the pit that they made: In the net which they hid is their own foot taken. Contemporary English Version Our LORD, the nations fell into their own pits, and their feet were caught in their own traps. English Revised Version The nations are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. GOD'S WORD® Translation The nations have sunk into the pit they have made. Their feet are caught in the net they have hidden [to trap others]. Good News Translation The heathen have dug a pit and fallen in; they have been caught in their own trap. International Standard Version The nations have sunk down into the pit they made, their feet are ensnared in the trap they set. NET Bible The nations fell into the pit they had made; their feet were caught in the net they had hidden. New Heart English Bible The nations have fallen into the pit they had made. In the net which they hid, their feet are caught. Webster's Bible Translation The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. World English Bible The nations have sunk down in the pit that they made. In the net which they hid, their own foot is taken. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNations have sunk in a pit they made, "" Their foot has been captured in a net that they hid. Berean Literal Bible The nations have sunk down into the pit they have made; in the net that they hid, their foot is caught. Young's Literal Translation Sunk have nations in a pit they made, In a net that they hid hath their foot been captured. Smith's Literal Translation The nations sank into the pit they made: in the net they hid, their foot was taken by it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will rejoice in thy salvation: the Gentiles have stuck fast in the destruction which they have prepared. Their foot hath been taken in the very snare which they hid. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The nations fall into the pit they dig; in the snare they hide, their own foot is caught. New Revised Standard Version The nations have sunk in the pit that they made; in the net that they hid has their own foot been caught. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe Gentiles are sunk down in the pit that they made; and their foot is caught in the net which they hid. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The Gentiles have sunk into the ditch they have made, and their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The nations are sunk down in the pit that they made; In the net which they hid is their own foot taken. Brenton Septuagint Translation The heathen are caught in the destruction which they planned: in the very snare which they hid is their foot taken. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context I Will Give Thanks to the LORD…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… Cross References The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; Psalm 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. Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. Ecclesiastes 10:8 He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake. their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. Psalm 35:8 May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid ensnare them; may they fall into the hazard they created. Job 18:8 For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh. Psalm 140:5 The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah Proverbs 26:27 He who digs a pit will fall into it, and he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. Psalm 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 Proverbs 28:10 He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. Ecclesiastes 10:8 He who digs a pit may fall into it, and he who breaches a wall may be bitten by a snake. Jeremiah 18:22 Let a cry be heard from their houses when You suddenly bring raiders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet. Esther 7:10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the fury of the king subsided. Daniel 6:24 At the command of the king, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they and their children and wives. And before they had reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Matthew 26:52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. Treasury of Scripture The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid is their own foot taken. Psalm 7:15,16 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made… Psalm 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. Psalm 37:15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. Jump to Previous Captured Caught Dug Fallen Feet Foot Heathen Hid Hidden Hole Nations Net Pit Secret SunkJump to Next Captured Caught Dug Fallen Feet Foot Heathen Hid Hidden Hole Nations Net Pit Secret SunkPsalm 9 1. David praises God for executing judgment11. He incites others to praise him 13. He prays that he may have cause to praise him The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; The rebellious nations that exalt themselves against God and oppress His people are brought down by the very schemes they devise. Their downfall demonstrates God’s righteous rule over history: human pride, violence, and injustice do not escape His judgment. Psa 7:15-16 He has dug a hole and hollowed it out;… their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. Like hunters caught in their own trap, the wicked become victims of their own deceitful plans. God turns their evil purposes back upon them, revealing that no conspiracy against Him or His people can finally succeed. Psa 35:8 May ruin befall them by surprise; may the net they hid… Persons / Places / Events 1. The NationsRefers to the Gentile nations surrounding Israel, often seen as adversaries to God's people. In a broader sense, it can represent any group or society that opposes God's will. 2. The Pit Symbolizes the traps or schemes devised by the wicked. In ancient times, pits were often used as traps for animals, and metaphorically, they represent the consequences of one's own sinful actions. 3. The Net Another metaphor for entrapment, representing the deceitful plans and strategies of the wicked. Nets were commonly used for hunting and fishing, symbolizing the ensnaring nature of sin. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinSin often leads to self-destruction. Just as the nations fall into their own pit, our sinful actions can lead to our downfall. God's Justice God's justice is evident in the way He allows the wicked to be ensnared by their own devices. This should encourage believers to trust in God's righteous judgment. The Deceptive Nature of Sin Sin can appear enticing but ultimately leads to entrapment. Believers should be vigilant and avoid the snares of sin by adhering to God's Word. The Importance of Integrity Living a life of integrity and righteousness protects us from the pitfalls of deceit and malice. We should strive to align our actions with God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 9:15?2. How does Psalm 9:15 illustrate the consequences of wickedness in our lives? 3. What does "nations have fallen into the pit" teach about divine justice? 4. How can we avoid the traps mentioned in Psalm 9:15 in daily life? 5. How does Psalm 9:15 connect with Proverbs 26:27 on reaping what we sow? 6. How can Psalm 9:15 encourage us to trust God's judgment over human schemes? 7. How does Psalm 9:15 reflect on the justice of God? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 9:15? 9. How does Psalm 9:15 relate to the theme of divine retribution? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 9? (15) Comp. Psalm 7:16.Verse 15. - The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made. It is uncertain whether the writer here reverts to the judgment already executed (vers. 3-6), or with the eye of faith sees as past the judgment which he confidently anticipates (vers. 19, 20). Whichever he intends, there can be no doubt that he means it to be understood that the stratagems of the enemy brought about (or would bring about) their downfall. In the net which they hid is their own foot taken. A second metaphor, expressing the same idea as the preceding (comp. Psalm 7:15, 16; Psalm 10:2; Psalm 35:8; Psalm 141:10). Psalm 9:15 paints a four-step portrait of divine justice: proud nations rebel, self-destruct, become trapped, and suffer the very harm they plotted for others. The verse encourages believers to stand firm, knowing God faithfully turns every hidden snare back on those who set it, while His own people walk free. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The nationsג֭וֹיִם (ḡō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts have fallen טָבְע֣וּ (ṭā·ḇə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2883: To sink, sink down into a pit בְּשַׁ֣חַת (bə·ša·ḥaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7845: A pit, destruction of their making; עָשׂ֑וּ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make their feet רַגְלָֽם׃ (raḡ·lām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda are snared נִלְכְּדָ֥ה (nil·kə·ḏāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere in the net בְּרֶֽשֶׁת־ (bə·re·šeṯ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7568: A net they have hidden. טָ֝מָ֗נוּ (ṭā·mā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2934: To hide, conceal Additonal Resources Psalm 9:15 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 9:15 Bible Gateway Psalm 9:15 Bible.com Psalm 9:15 NIV |
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