Psalms 41:10
But do you, Lord, graciously raise me up, that I may pay them their due reward.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.
In Context
9My most trusted friend, on whom I relied, who ate of my bread, has turned against me.
11By this will I know you delight in me: if my foes may not shout over me in triumph.
Cross References
Psalms 3:3But you, Lord, are shield about me, my glory, who lifts up my head.
Psalms 21:8Your hand will reach all your foes, your right hand, all who hate you.
Psalms 55:14We used to be so close, together we walked in God’s house with the crowd.
Psalms 69:22May their table, outspread, be a trap to them, and their peace-offerings be a snare.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 41:6-13
David Complains of His Enemies; David's Comfort in God. 5 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish? 6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it. 7 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt. 8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more. 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread,… Read the whole commentary →