Psalms 141:10Let the wicked fall together into their own nets, while I pass by. A contemplation by David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.
The setting
Adullam cave, Israel, ~1020 BC. David hiding from King Saul with 400 desperate men...
The emotion here: hunted but trusting in divine justice
The original word
mikhmoreth (מִכְמֹרֶת) — fishing net that closes around prey, trapping them completely
Why it matters
The Adullam cave complex has over 500 chambers, perfect for hiding an army
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What most readers miss in Psalms 141:10
David wrote this while literally surrounded by his own ragtag army of outcasts
Common misconceptionPeople think this is David being vindictive, but he's actually restraining himself from taking revenge on Saul when he had multiple chances to kill him.
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Bible Genome reading
Psalms 141:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 141:10 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine justice, protection. Notable phrases: Let the wicked fall into their own nets. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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