# The wicked have set a snare for me

Wicked people trying to capture and kill the writer is spoken of as if they were hunters setting a trap to catch an animal. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# The wicked

This nominal adjective can be stated as an adjective. Alternate translation: "Wicked people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-nominaladj]])

# I have not strayed from your instructions

Not disobeying God's instructions is spoken of as if the writer has not walked away from God's instructions. This can be stated in positive form. Alternate translation: "I obey your instructions" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])