| Geneva Study Bible Thou broughtest us into the {g} net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins. (g) The condition of the Church is here described, which is to be led by God's providence into troubles, to be subject under tyrants, and to enter into many dangers. Wesley's Notes 66:11 Net - Which our enemies laid for us. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 11. affliction-literally, "pressure," or, as in Ps 55:3, "oppression," which, laid on the loins-the seat of strength (De 33:11), enfeebles the frame. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 66:8-12 The Lord not only preserves our temporal life, but maintains the spiritual life which he has given to believers. By afflictions we are proved, as silver in the fire. The troubles of the church will certainly end well. Through various conflicts and troubles, the slave of Satan escapes from his yoke, and obtains joy and peace in believing: through much tribulation the believer must enter into the kingdom of God. | 
