Psalms 9:15-16

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.

Net Another figure setting forth the same fact. The same repeated, Psalms 9:16.

The wicked is snared in the work of his own hands This is God’s method of justice with men. See note on Psalms 7:15.

Higgaion. Selah A musical designation. “Higgaion” means a murmur, or muffled sound, and “selah” denotes pause. Gesenius explains it: “Let the instruments strike up a symphony, and the singers pause.” “Higgaion” is translated “meditation” Psalms 19:14, and “solemn sound” Psalms 92:3. As a musical sign, it would denote that the sentiment of the piece called for solemn thought, while the interlude proceeded in muffled tone.