Psalms 41:5
My enemies speak of me nothing but evil, “When will he die, and his name pass away?”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
In Context
4For this cause I say, “ Lord, show me your favor; heal me, because I have sinned against you.”
Cross References
Psalms 22:6But I am a worm, not a person; insulted by others, despised by the people.
Psalms 51:3For well I know my transgressions, my sin is ever before me.
Psalms 56:2All the day enemies trample me; many there be who contend with me bitterly.
Psalms 67:2that the world may know your way, and all nations your power to save.
Psalms 86:16Grant your strength to your servant, and save the child of your handmaid.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 41:2-5
Promises to Those Who Consider the Poor. 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. 2 The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. 3 The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. 4 I said, Lord , be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. In these verses we have, I. God's promises of… Read the whole commentary →