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6. There is a snare. The sinner has himself put his feet into a snare, even though he may not become aware of the fact until it is too late. The righteous man sings and rejoices because God has given him wisdom and strength to resist evil and go freely on his way to the kingdom (see chs. 12:13; 18:7; 24:16). As a snare is easy to get into, but hard to get out of, so are evil habits. Without the help of God, the weak will of the sinner cannot break the strands that hold him fast. The purpose of the adversary is to hold the victim by guile, unaware of his bondage, until it is too late for him to break out and escape.