Psalm 9:15
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.

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.

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.

Majority Standard Bible
The nations have fallen into a pit of their making; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden.

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.

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 Version
Nations have sunk in a pit they made, "" Their foot has been captured in a net that they hid.

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 Bible
I 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
I will exult in your salvation. The Gentiles have become trapped in the ruin that they made. Their foot has been caught in the same snare that they themselves had hidden.

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 Bible
The 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 1917
The 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.
Audio Bible



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
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 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.

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.

Revelation 13:10
“If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.

Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Romans 2:1
You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

James 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.


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.

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Psalm 9
1. David praises God for executing judgment
11. He incites others to praise him
13. He prays that he may have cause to praise him














The nations
This phrase refers to the Gentile nations surrounding Israel, often seen as adversaries to God's chosen people. In the Hebrew text, the word used is "goyim," which typically denotes non-Israelite peoples. Historically, these nations often opposed Israel, both politically and spiritually. From a conservative Christian perspective, this can be seen as a representation of worldly powers that stand against God's kingdom. The nations' actions are often driven by pride and rebellion against God, which ultimately leads to their downfall.

have fallen
The Hebrew root for "fallen" is "naphal," which conveys a sense of being overthrown or brought down. This word is often used in the Old Testament to describe a sudden and catastrophic downfall, emphasizing the unexpected nature of divine judgment. In a spiritual sense, this falling is not just physical but also moral and spiritual, indicating a departure from God's ways and the inevitable consequences of such rebellion.

into a pit
The "pit" symbolizes a trap or a place of destruction. In ancient times, pits were often used as traps for animals, and metaphorically, they represent the consequences of one's own sinful actions. The imagery of a pit suggests a deep, inescapable place, highlighting the severity of the judgment that comes upon those who oppose God. It serves as a warning that those who dig pits for others will ultimately fall into them themselves, a theme echoed throughout Scripture.

of their making
This phrase underscores the self-destructive nature of sin. The Hebrew word "asah" means to make or to do, indicating that the nations are responsible for their own downfall. This reflects the biblical principle of sowing and reaping, where individuals and nations face the consequences of their actions. From a conservative viewpoint, it is a reminder of God's justice and the moral order He has established in the world.

their feet are caught
The imagery of feet being caught suggests entrapment and helplessness. In biblical times, nets were commonly used for hunting and fishing, symbolizing a snare or a trap. The Hebrew word "lakad" means to capture or ensnare, indicating that the nations are ensnared by their own devices. This serves as a powerful reminder of the futility of opposing God's will and the inevitable entrapment that comes from living in sin.

in the net they have hidden
The "net" represents the schemes and plots devised by the nations against others, particularly against God's people. The Hebrew word "resheth" refers to a net used for trapping, and the act of hiding it suggests deceit and malice. This phrase highlights the irony and justice of God's judgment, where the wicked are ensnared by their own deceitful plans. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of living a life contrary to God's commandments and the ultimate justice that God will bring.

(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).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The nations
ג֭וֹיִם (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


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