Psalms 35:7
“For without cause they have hidden their net in a pit for me. Without cause they have dug a pit for my soul.”
What does Psalms 35:7 mean?
The psalmist is describing people who are deliberately trying to trap and harm him, and he's emphasizing that he's done nothing to deserve it. The "net" and "pit" are metaphors for schemes designed to catch him off guard and destroy him. When he repeats "without cause," he's highlighting the unfairness of it all, the painful reality that his enemies are working against him for no legitimate reason. If you're facing opposition or feeling like someone is working against you unfairly, this verse validates that anger and hurt. It names the injustice directly. The psalm doesn't pretend everything is fine, but rather brings this real pain into prayer, which is often the first step toward healing and eventual deliverance.